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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: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $25,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $56,538

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelClarityClarityClarityRL
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $46,830
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $42,470
Technology Package       3,620
CMBS       3,800
Technology Package       3,245
CMBS       3,408
Options (change) 0 0 0 7,420
Options (change) 0 0 0 6,653
Destination 895 895 895 810
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $55,060
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $49,933

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,325
Model Year2018201820182010
ModelClarityClarityClarityRL
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC300hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$55,060
Adjustments for Features-400-2500-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,595$29,765$59,385$52,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$49,933
Adjustments for Features-380550-2,158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,105$-6,550$895$47,775
Cost Above Minimum$34,655$0$7,445$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Acura RL

Model Year2018201820182010
ModelClarityClarityClarityRL
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
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 
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
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$7,000$6,850$6,600$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$250$0$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments-380550-2,158

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Acura RL

Model Year20182010
ModelClarityRL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.2 in
Length192.7 in195.8 in
Width73.9 in72.7 in
Height58.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.4,084 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%
CMBS
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85074%
Total Not Requested30026%

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