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Acura MDX vs. Honda Clarity Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $19,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $52,789

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelMDXMDXClarityClarityClarity
TrimTechnologyAdvancePlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,440 $53,230 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $44,130 $49,506 $35,090 $0 $0
AcuraWatch Plus Package 1,200        
AcuraWatch Plus Package 1,114        
Options (change) 1,200 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,114 0 0 0 0
Destination 940 940 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $49,580 $54,170 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $46,184 $50,446 $28,485 $-6,605 $895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $48,351
Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelMDXMDXClarityClarityClarity
TrimTechnologyAdvancePlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT9T9A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$49,580$54,170$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features-4,705-6,830-400-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,875$47,340$29,595$29,765$59,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,465$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$46,184$50,446$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features-4,383-6,360-380550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,801$44,086$28,105$-6,550$895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,285$34,655$0$7,445

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20162016201820182018
ModelMDXMDXClarityClarityClarity
TrimTechnologyAdvancePlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0   
Display key $50   
Power liftgate$350$350   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote start $150   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshades, second row $125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  $100
Wide-view rear camera$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150   
Roof rails $250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack  $0  
26 kWh battery pack   $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500$500 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Regeneration paddles  $100$100 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
CD player$125$125   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75   
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Tachometer$75$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300   
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats $200   
Leather door panel trim $250   
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power release, second row seats$50$50   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250$250
Synthetic suede trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$8,030$10,155$3,725$3,575$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,705$6,830$400$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,383-6,360-380550

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20162018
ModelMDXClarity
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.0 in108.3 in
Length193.6 in192.7 in
Width77.2 in73.9 in
Height67.6 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom27.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX Technology

AcuraWatch Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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