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Honda Clarity vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Clarity vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,010

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $40,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelClarityClarityCLSCLSCLS
TrimElectricFuel CellCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,620 $58,490 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Driver Assistance Package     2,800 2,800 2,800
Rear spoiler     400 400  
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Driver Assistance Package     2,604 2,604 2,604
Rear spoiler     372 372  
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Options (change) 0 0 3,640 3,640 2,800
Options (change) 0 0 3,385 3,385 2,604
Destination 890 890 925 925 925
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $30,010 $59,380 $70,555 $77,765 $110,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,368
Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelClarityClarityCLSCLSCLS
TrimElectricFuel CellCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine161hp E174hp FC329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionA1A1T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8540, 12?, 8610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$30,010$59,380$70,555$77,765$110,275
Adjustments for Features-2500-4,155-6,495-10,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,760$59,380$66,400$71,270$99,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,620$0$4,870$33,205

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172017201520152015
ModelClarityClarityCLSCLSCLS
TrimElectricFuel CellCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400 
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote climate control$25$25   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150   
Blind spot collision prevention  $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
26 kWh battery pack$0    
6.6 kW onboard charger$500    
Automatic start / stop    $150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Regeneration paddles$100    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows $100   
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100   
App support$0$0 $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100   
Aux input  $50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer    $100
Cornering lights    $50
Digital instruments$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD) $350   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Tachometer  $75$75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250   
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Synthetic suede trim$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,050$8,205$10,545$14,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$4,155$6,495$10,670
Value of Feature Adjustments550-3,868-6,046-9,929

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172015
ModelClarityCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in113.2 in
Length192.7 in194.5 in
Width73.9 in74.1 in
Height58.2 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

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