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Acura RDX vs. Honda Clarity Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $6,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $40,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRDXClarityClarityClarity
TrimBasePlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,895 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $30,646 $35,090 $0 $0
Technology Package 3,100      
Technology Package 2,843      
Options (change) 3,100 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,843 0 0 0
Destination 885 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $36,880 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $34,374 $28,485 $-6,605 $895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,698
Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRDXClarityClarityClarity
TrimBasePlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT5A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$36,880$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,425-1,275-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,880$28,570$28,740$58,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$34,374$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features0-1,353281-15
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,374$27,132$-6,324$880
Cost Above Minimum$0$33,456$0$7,204

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year2012201820182018
ModelRDXClarityClarityClarity
TrimBasePlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack $0  
26 kWh battery pack  $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500$500 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Regeneration paddles $100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Boost gauge$75   
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Tachometer$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250
Synthetic suede trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$5,800$7,225$7,075$6,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,425$1,275$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,353281-15

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Honda Clarity features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20122018
ModelRDXClarity
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in108.3 in
Length180.7 in192.7 in
Width73.6 in73.9 in
Height65.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft315.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Honda Clarity specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

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