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Honda Clarity vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Clarity vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $13,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $46,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelClarityClarityClarityExplorer
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $37,855
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $35,268
Package 302A / 303A       4,500
Package 302A / 303A       3,825
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,500
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,825
Destination 895 895 895 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $43,180
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $39,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,937
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelClarityClarityClarityExplorer
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC290hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$43,180
Adjustments for Features-400-2500-3,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,595$29,765$59,385$39,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$39,918
Adjustments for Features-380550-3,531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,105$-6,550$895$36,387
Cost Above Minimum$34,655$0$7,445$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelClarityClarityClarityExplorer
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
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 
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
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 (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
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 color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Tachometer   $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
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-stowing third row seats   $1000
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300$300$300 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$6,675$6,525$6,275$10,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$250$0$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments-380550-3,531

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182012
ModelClarityExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in112.6 in
Length192.7 in197.1 in
Width73.9 in78.9 in
Height58.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.543.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.580.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested202549%
Total Not Requested215051%

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