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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: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $45,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $76,605

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelClarityClarityClarityCLSCLS
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $65,751 $89,559
Adaptive cruise control       2,230 2,230
Adaptive cruise control       2,074 2,074
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,230 2,230
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,074 2,074
Destination 895 895 895 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $75,105 $102,005
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $70,000 $95,108

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,364
Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelClarityClarityClarityCLSCLS
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionA1A1A1T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$75,105$102,005
Adjustments for Features-400-2500-2,345-4,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,595$29,765$59,385$72,760$97,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0$25,200
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$70,000$95,108
Adjustments for Features-380550-2,186-3,772
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,105$-6,550$895$67,814$91,336
Cost Above Minimum$34,655$0$7,445$0$23,522

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018201820092009
ModelClarityClarityClarityCLSCLS
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$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  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0$0
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
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  
Rear side airbags   $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Second-row low console   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Residual heat   $50$50
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 
Body kit    $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SD Card slot   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Chronometer    $100
Compass$0$0$0  
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Tachometer   $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50 
Massage, driver seat    $100
Massage, passenger seat    $100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50$50
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250$250  
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Synthetic suede trim$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000
Wood trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,675$7,525$7,275$9,620$11,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$250$0$2,345$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments-380550-2,186-3,772

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182009
ModelClarityCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in112.4 in
Length192.7 in193.0 in
Width73.9 in73.7 in
Height58.2 in54.7 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.9 ft3

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