Used Honda Insight for Sale nearSan Jose, CA

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 $17,418, and its lowest point over the past year was $16,054. Recently, prices have eased on the 2022 models, while other recent model years have held firm or risen.

Is the Honda Insight a good car?

Yes — the Honda Insight is a strong used-car choice 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 the Insight for its exceptional fuel economy, comfortable interior, smooth ride, and easy-to-use technology. Styling and build quality also come up often as recurring strengths, along with the car’s safety features and overall practicality.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in expert feedback are road and wind noise, CVT groaning under harder acceleration, and a cabin that can feel less serene on rough pavement or at higher speeds.

28.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Honda Insight models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Honda Insight as a dependable, efficient daily driver with a comfortable cabin and strong safety equipment. Expert feedback also points to a refined ride, impressive handling for the class, and a well-executed hybrid setup.

• 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 long-term ownership picture looks favorable if you prioritize efficiency, comfort, and everyday usability.

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

Across all model years, at 68.6% 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 with 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
• Fuel efficiency: 52 mpg in combined driving for the LX and EX trims; 48 mpg in combined driving for the Touring

Which Honda Insight trim should I buy?

The 2019 Honda Insight offers these trims:

• LX: The entry trim gives you the core Insight hybrid experience at the lowest price point, making it the best-value choice if you want the model’s efficiency and everyday practicality without extra luxury features.
• EX: This trim adds LaneWatch, which brings a camera view of the car’s right-side blind spot, making it a smart step up if you want more driver-assistance coverage.
• Touring: The top trim adds 17-inch aluminum wheels, 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, and a Wi-Fi hotspot.

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 inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, mileage, and condition combination. They also tend to attract more shoppers because there are simply more examples on the market.

What is the Honda Insight's resale value?

The Insight’s recent price movement is mixed, with one newer year easing while the other listed years have moved up. That means used buyers can still find some value, but pricing has not moved in one single direction across the lineup. The smallest changes are concentrated in the years that have stayed closest to their prior pricing.

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 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:

• Sweet-spot year: The 2020 model has the most listings at a current average price of $20,115. The Honda Insight offers a comfortable cabin, strong fuel economy, and a polished everyday driving feel that make it easy to live with.

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 September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.