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Honda Clarity vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Clarity vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,010

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $23,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelClarityClarityRL
TrimElectricFuel CellBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,620 $58,490 $49,300
Technology Package     3,800
Technology Package     3,381
Options (change) 0 0 3,800
Options (change) 0 0 3,381
Destination 890 890 615
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $30,010 $59,380 $53,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,965
Model Year201720172006
ModelClarityClarityRL
TrimElectricFuel CellBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp E174hp FC290hp V6
TransmissionA1A1T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8540, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18245/680-460
Total Price$30,010$59,380$53,715
Adjustments for Features-3500-1,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,660$59,380$52,060
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,720$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Acura RL

Model Year201720172006
ModelClarityClarityRL
TrimElectricFuel CellBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
26 kWh battery pack$0  
6.6 kW onboard charger$500  
Regeneration paddles$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows $100 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer  $75
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300$300 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,875$6,525$8,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0$1,655
Value of Feature Adjustments770-1,476

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172006
ModelClarityRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.2 in
Length192.7 in193.6 in
Width73.9 in72.2 in
Height58.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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