Used Honda Insight for Sale nearRockford, IL

How much does the Honda Insight cost in today's market?

Used Honda Insight prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Honda Insight's current nationwide average price is $17,264, and its lowest nationwide average price over the past year was $15,935. Recently, prices have come down for the 2019 and 2022 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Honda Insight a good car?

Yes — the Honda Insight is a strong pick if you want efficiency, comfort, and a polished everyday driving experience. The all-generations owner rating is 4.71/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its fuel economy, comfortable cabin, and smooth ride, and they also value the car's safety features and easy-to-use technology. The 2019 model's expert review also highlights its practical interior space and attractive styling, which fit the broader appeal of the model well.

Expert reviews rate the 2019 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out in expert reviews are road and wind noise, CVT groaning during harder acceleration, and a driving character that prioritizes efficiency over excitement. 31.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Insight models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Honda Insight as efficient, comfortable, and easy to live with, and the expert review reinforces that impression with praise for its ride quality, handling, and overall refinement. The model also earns strong marks for safety and everyday usability.

• Owners rate the Honda Insight between 4.6 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the biggest long-term ownership risk is choosing a higher-mileage example with a rougher service history, so a careful inspection and vehicle-history check are smart steps.

What should I look for when buying a used Honda Insight?

Across all model years, at 69.7% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Honda Sensing suite with a reversing camera, automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist; LaneWatch on EX and Touring trims.
• Infotainment: 8-inch touchscreen display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support.

Which Honda Insight trim should I buy?

The 2019 Honda Insight offers these trims:

• LX: The entry trim gives you the core hybrid setup and the standard safety suite, making it the value-focused choice if you want the Insight's efficiency and everyday usability at the lowest price.
• EX: This trim adds LaneWatch, which shows the car's right-side blind spot, and it suits you if you want a stronger mix of value and added convenience.
• Touring: The top trim adds leather power-adjustable seats, dual-zone automatic climate control, heated front seats, a power sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, fog lights, a 10-speaker premium sound system, navigation with real-time traffic, Honda Link subscription services with a Wi-Fi hotspot, and a more upscale feel overall.

What Honda Insight do most buyers choose?

The Honda Insight years with the most listings are 2020, 2021, and 2019.

Higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more choices on price, mileage, and condition. They also make it easier to compare listings and find a version that fits your budget.

What is the Honda Insight's resale value?

The price movement is mixed, with two model years essentially flat and one showing a modest increase. That pattern suggests the Insight has been fairly stable overall, which can be reassuring if you're shopping used and want a model that isn't swinging sharply in value. The small changes also make it easier to compare listings without worrying about dramatic short-term shifts.

The 2019 and 2022 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2020, 2019, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Honda Insight safe?

• 2019: 9/10

The 2019 Insight includes Honda Sensing with a reversing camera, automatic high-beam headlights, adaptive cruise control, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist. For the safest used buy, the 2019 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Honda Insight now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2019 model is at −0.01% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 32.6% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2020 model has the most listings at a current average price of $19,578. The Honda Insight offers a comfortable cabin and a smooth, efficient daily-driving character.

If you're buying used today, the 2020 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.