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Honda Clarity vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Clarity vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $53,550

Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T   
Difference: $5,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelClarityA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimFuel CellA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $58,490 $42,600 $54,400
Driver Assistance Package   1,800 1,800
Prestige Package   4,600 4,400
Premium Plus Package   3,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575
Driver Assistance Package   1,674 1,674
Prestige Package   4,278 4,092
Premium Plus Package   2,790  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536
Options (change) 0 9,975 6,775
Options (change) 0 9,278 6,302
Destination 895 975 975
Total Price $59,385 $53,550 $62,150

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price: Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,521
Model Year201820182018
ModelClarityA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimFuel CellA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine174hp FC252hp I4354hp V6
TransmissionA1S7T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 12755, 19755, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$59,385$53,550$62,150
Adjustments for Features0-8,005-9,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,385$45,545$52,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,050

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year201820182018
ModelClarityA5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimFuel CellA5 Sportback 2.0TS5 Sportback 3.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware $1100$1100
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote climate control$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras $500$500
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Evasive maneuver assist $200$200
Following distance indicator $25$25
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Turn assist $25$25
Vehicle exit assist $25$25
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support$0  
Aux input $50$50
CD player, remote $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Boost gauge  $75
Digital instruments$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Predictive efficiency assist $0$0
Road sign information $75$75
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 $250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede trim$300  
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,300$11,305$12,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,005$9,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,455-8,897

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20182018
ModelClarityA5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in111.2 in
Length192.7 in186.3 in
Width73.9 in72.6 in
Height58.2 in54.6 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.3,705 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.535.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 Sportback 2.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested60028%
Total Not Requested157572%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested199065%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights500Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Vehicle exit assist25No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested135051%
Total Not Requested127549%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 Sportback 3.0T

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Turn assist25No
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Evasive maneuver assist200No
Predictive efficiency assist0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed, topography and road sign aware950No
Total Requested60028%
Total Not Requested157572%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Surround sound250No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Wide-view rear camera0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Bang & Olufsen, 755W, 19 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25Yes
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested105038%
Total Not Requested174062%

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