Real price data

What should you pay for a 2021 Honda Insight?

Original MSRP

$25,010

When new

Fair market price

$20,436

Mileage-adjusted

Below MSRP

$4,574

A fair used price

Where prices land

$10,998Fair price $20,436$26,998

25th $15,525 · 75th $22,996 · MSRP $25,010

Spread of current 2021 Honda Insight listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.

Negotiating leverage

44

out of 100

moderate leverage

~40 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.

Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.

Market demand & negotiating leverage

40days of supply

Balanced market

Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Honda Insight.

National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2021 Honda Insight inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$23,009$24,010

Estimated dealer invoice — about $25,010 MSRP minus a typical 48% manufacturer margin.

An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.

Fair price by trim

TrimFair priceMSRPEst. dealer cost
EX$19,619$25,010$23,009–$24,010
Touring$22,096$29,040$26,717–$27,878
EX
$19,619
Touring
$22,096

Fuel economy

55

MPG city

49

MPG highway

52

MPG combined

EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2021 Honda Insight configuration (Regular).

Safety & recalls

3 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 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

AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pilot, Accord, Civic sedan, HR-V, Odyssey, 2020 Civic coupe, Fit, 2021-2022 Civic hatchback, 2021 Civic Type R, Insight, 2020-2021 CR-V, CR-V Hybrid, Passport, Ridgeline, Accord Hybrid, 2020 Acura MDX, 2022 Acura MDX, 2020-2022 Acura RDX, and 2020-2021 Acura TLX vehicles. The front passenger seat weight sensor may crack and short circuit, failing to suppress the air bag as intended.

Remedy: Dealers will replace the seat weight sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2024, October 18, 2024, and August 2025. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138. Honda's numbers for these recalls are XHP and VHQ.

Campaign 24V064000 · 01/02/2024

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 are expected to be mailed July 6, 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is a fair price for a 2021 Honda Insight?

A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $20,436, within a typical market range of $15,525 to $22,996.

Is the 2021 Honda Insight cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $25,010, so a fair used price is roughly $4,574 below MSRP.

Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Honda Insight?

There are about 40 days of national market supply for the 2021 Honda Insight Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2021 Honda Insight.

How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Honda Insight?

Negotiating leverage rates 44/100 (moderate). ~40 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.

What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Honda Insight?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $23,009$24,010 — its $25,010 MSRP minus a typical 48% 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 6/24/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.