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Honda Clarity vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Clarity vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,530

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $27,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelClarityClarityClarityRio
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $18,090
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $17,167
Premium Package       2,500
Floor mats       115
Premium Package       2,345
Floor mats       93
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,615
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,438
Destination 895 895 895 825
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $21,530
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $20,430

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Rio SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,918
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelClarityClarityClarityRio
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC138hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$21,530
Adjustments for Features-5,225-5,075-4,8250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,770$24,940$54,560$21,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$20,430
Adjustments for Features-4,9621,117-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,523$-5,488$822$20,430
Cost Above Minimum$29,011$0$6,310$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelClarityClarityClarityRio
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
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 
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 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Tachometer   $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$8,500$8,350$8,100$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,225$5,075$4,825$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9621,117-730

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20182015
ModelClarityRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in101.2 in
Length192.7 in171.9 in
Width73.9 in67.7 in
Height58.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested207570%
Total Not Requested90030%

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