Same, and the fact it is a AGM instead of Flooded battery.Your salesman is correct. I'm hopeful that keeping the battery out of the elements would mean it would last longer than a standard battery.
The battery will likely last for 6+ years, so its failure is not something I'm going to worry about. Since maintenance for the Insight appears to be less than a normal car, any additional cost of its battery replacement would be offset. I'm getting almost 2X the Civic mpg numbers, so I'll more than make up for the additional cost. I didn't buy my Insight the cost savings. I bought it for the comfort and experience. Any monetary savings is a bonus.It's the labor that is going to cost. Honda will ream us on that I'm sure
I have multiple Honda dealerships near me and they usually run battery specials ranging from $110-130 w/installation like the one below.It's the labor that is going to cost. Honda will ream us on that I'm sure
^You also get a warranty with the replacement battery when installed by a Honda dealer.Replacement batteries are covered for a 100-month (8 years and 4months) limited warranty.
Warranty Coverage: During the first 36 months (3 years) of service, a defective replacement battery will be replaced at no cost for the battery, labor, or installation. For the remaining 64 months (5 yearsand 4 months), you will receive a credit toward the purchase of the battery.
This credit is based on the then-current retail price:
Months 37 to 45: 60%
Months 46 to 55: 50%
Months 56 to 65: 40%
Months 66 to 75: 30%
Months 76 to 85: 20%
Months 86 to 95: 10%
Months 96 to 100: 5%
2019 model is not listed (yet).Possible source for replacement battery:
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/find/honda-insight-car-batteries.c10212