Negotiating leverage
35
moderate leverage / 100
~39 days of national supply and listings typically ~3% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick price intelligence
2020 Honda Insight Price: Fair Market Value & MSRP
A mileage-adjusted read of comparable active listings—not a quote for a specific VIN, trim, condition, or location.
Fair market price
$19,773
Inside the middle half of current listings.
Price intelligence
A map of today's market
Fair price is in the typical market range
$11,900$25,998
- Typical market range
- $17,895–$22,457
- Ridekick fair price
- $19,773
- Original MSRP range
- $24,310–$28,490
Middle 50% of active listings
Mileage-adjusted estimate
3 sourced trims when new
Buyer context
Market pulse
Signals to help you frame a conversation—not a promise about a particular vehicle or dealer.
National supply
39
days of supply
Balanced market
Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2020 Honda Insight.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$22,365–$23,338
Estimated dealer invoice — about $24,310 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX | $19,523 | $24,310 | $22,365–$23,338 |
| Touring | $20,172 | $28,340 | $26,073–$27,206 |
| base | — | $28,490 | $26,211–$27,350 |
Trim comparison
How each trim is priced
Estimated dealer cost Original MSRP Fair price
Trim
$18,806$24,007$29,207
Fair priceEX
$19,523
EX: fair price $19,523, original MSRP $24,310, estimated dealer cost $22,365 to $23,338.
Touring
$20,172
Touring: fair price $20,172, original MSRP $28,340, estimated dealer cost $26,073 to $27,206.
base
—
base: fair price not available, original MSRP $28,490, estimated dealer cost $26,211 to $27,350.
All marks use the same price scale. Dealer cost is an estimate; original MSRP and fair price are shown for context, not as a guarantee of a particular vehicle’s price.
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2020 Honda Insight runs about $20,039 in MT to $22,062 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $1,430 | $110+ | $21,268 |
| TX | $1,233 | $332 | $21,293 |
| FL | $1,184 | $1,074+ | $21,986 |
| NY | $789 | $371 | $20,888 |
| PA | $1,184 | $587 | $21,499 |
| IL | $1,233 | $683 | $21,644 |
| OH | $1,134 | $444 | $21,306 |
| GA | $1,381 | $637 | $21,746 |
| NC | $592 | $793 | $21,113 |
| WA | $1,282 | $215+ | $21,225 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $20,253 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Fuel economy
55
MPG city
49
MPG highway
52
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2020 Honda Insight configuration (Regular).
Safety & recalls
6 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2020 Honda Insight.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:DC/DC CONVERTER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020 CR-V Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and 2020-2021 Insight vehicles. The DC-DC converter may shut down and prevent the 12-volt battery from recharging, possibly resulting in a loss of drive power.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the power converter unit (PCU) software, free of charge. The recall began February 12, 2021. Owners can contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is K9E.
Campaign 20V798000 · 17/12/2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Acura NSX, 2019 Acura RDX, RLX and RLX Sport Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R and HR-V, 2019-2020 Insight and 2019 Fit vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. The recall began July 22, 2020. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138.
Campaign 20V314000 · 28/05/2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Accord Sedan, Accord Hybrid, and 2019-2020 Insight vehicles. A software error may cause intermittent or continuous disruptions in communication between the Body Control Module (BCM) and other components. This may result in malfunctions of various systems such as the windshield wipers and defroster, rearview camera, exterior lights, audible warning of a stopped vehicle, and power window operation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 103, "Windshield Defrosting and Defogging Systems" and number 111, "Rear Visibility" as well as FMVSS numbers 104, 108, 114, 118, and 305.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the BCM software, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 22, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's number for this recall is X95.
Campaign 20V771000 · 10/12/2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Acura MDX, MDX Sport Hybrid, RDX, TLX, Honda Accord, Civic Hatchback, Insight, 2019 Acura ILX, Honda Accord Hybrid, Civic Coupe, Civic Coupe Si, Civic Sedan, Civic Sedan Si, Civic Type R, Fit, HR-V, Odyssey, Passport, Pilot and Ridgeline, and 2018-2019 CR-V vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 18, 2021. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-314.
Campaign 21V215000 · 25/03/2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Ridgeline, Odyssey, Acura ILX, MDX, MDX Hybrid, RDX, RLX, TLX, 2019-2022 Honda Insight, Passport, 2020 Honda CR-V Hybrid, 2018-2019 Honda Clarity PHEV, Fit, and 2015-2020 Honda Accord Hybrid, Pilot, Acura NSX vehicles. The fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump module, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed September 6, 2024. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are KGC and KGD. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall numbers 21V-215 and 20V-314.
Campaign 23V858000 · 18/12/2023
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021, 2023 Acura TLX, 2019-2024 RDX, 2017-2020, 2022-2026 MDX, 2017-2021, 2023, 2025 Honda Ridgeline, 2017-2022 Pilot, 2019-2021 Passport, 2018-2026 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Insight, 2019-2021 HR-V, 2018-2020 Fit, 2020-2022 CR-V Hybrid, 2017-2022 CR-V, 2017-2018, 2021 Civic Type R, 2017-2021 Civic hatchback, 2016-2020 Civic coupe, 2016-2022 Civic, 2017-2022 Accord Hybrid, and 2016-2022 Accord vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, which can cause the air bags to deploy unintentionally during a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 7, 2026. Owners may contact Honda's customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for this recall are BOL, WO9, OOA, WOM, XOH, NOC, POD, BOE, UOF, POB, EOG, AOI, QO8, TOJ, DO7, and SOK. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V064. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning May 29, 2026.
Campaign 26V332000 · 21/05/2026
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Questions buyers ask
What is a fair price for a 2020 Honda Insight?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $19,773, within a typical market range of $17,895 to $22,457.
Is the 2020 Honda Insight cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $24,310, so a fair used price is roughly $4,537 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2020 Honda Insight?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $20,039 in MT to $22,062 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2020 Honda Insight?
There are about 39 days of national market supply for the 2020 Honda Insight — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2020 Honda Insight.
How much can you negotiate on a 2020 Honda Insight?
Negotiating leverage rates 35/100 (moderate). ~39 days of national supply and listings typically ~3% above fair price — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2020 Honda Insight?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $22,365–$23,338 — its $24,310 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 8/6/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.