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Acura RL vs. Honda Clarity Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $26,040

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $57,419

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelRLClarityClarityClarity
TrimBasePlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $47,200 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $42,801 $35,090 $0 $0
Advance Package 7,950      
Advance Package 7,128      
Options (change) 7,950 0 0 0
Options (change) 7,128 0 0 0
Destination 885 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $56,035 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $50,814 $28,485 $-6,605 $895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,843
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelRLClarityClarityClarity
TrimBasePlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT6A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$56,035$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features-2,780-400-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,255$29,595$29,765$59,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$50,814$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features-2,521-380550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,293$28,105$-6,550$895
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,655$0$7,445

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelRLClarityClarityClarity
TrimBasePlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
AWD$1700   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
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 moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
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   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Tachometer$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250
Synthetic suede trim $300$300$300
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$9,380$7,000$6,850$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,780$400$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,521-380550

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20112018
ModelRLClarity
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in108.3 in
Length195.8 in192.7 in
Width72.7 in73.9 in
Height57.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested177563%
Total Not Requested105037%

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