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

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Honda Clarity vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $50,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $81,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelClarityClarityClarityGLSGLSGLS
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $69,550 $94,950 $125,300
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $64,682 $88,304 $116,529
Lighting Package       1,390    
Premium 1 Package       3,830    
Driver Assistance Package       2,250 1,375  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       720    
Leather seating surfaces       1,620    
Lighting Package       1,293    
Premium 1 Package       3,562    
Driver Assistance Package       2,093 1,279  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       670    
Leather seating surfaces       1,507    
Options (change) 0 0 0 9,810 1,375 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 9,125 1,279 0
Destination 895 895 895 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $80,355 $97,320 $126,295
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $74,802 $90,578 $117,524

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,056
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelClarityClarityClarityGLSGLSGLS
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionA1A1A1T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 1280, 8830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$80,355$97,320$126,295
Adjustments for Features-400-2500-11,060-15,300-17,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,595$29,765$59,385$69,295$82,020$108,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0$12,725$39,450
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$74,802$90,578$117,524
Adjustments for Features-380550-10,296-14,240-16,331
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,105$-6,550$895$64,506$76,338$101,193
Cost Above Minimum$34,655$0$7,445$0$11,832$36,687

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelClarityClarityClarityGLSGLSGLS
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1200
FWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100$100$100
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row    $75$75
Power door closers    $300$300
Power flip-out rear side windows   $125$125$125
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Remote start via app   $75$75$75
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system    $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Around view cameras    $500$500
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150$150   
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Collision preparation system, rear   $100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system   $0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Hill descent control   $250$250$250
Lane departure prevention     $150
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Rear side airbags   $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
Trailer sway control   $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails   $250$250$250
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo net    $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150$150   
Console without shifter   $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250$250
Rear HVAC unit    $400$400
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack$0     
26 kWh battery pack $0    
6.6 kW onboard charger$500$500    
Automatic start / stop$150  $150$150$150
Regeneration paddles$100$100    
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Glass roof panel(s)     $300
Laminated rear side windows  $100   
Panoramic sunroof     $1200
Rear bumper protector   $40$40$40
Running boards    $350$350
Sunroof   $900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings    $75$75
Infotainment 
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
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$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights   $200$200$200
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Digital instruments$0$0$0   
Fog light, rear   $100$100$100
Head-up display (HUD)  $350   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable   $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Tachometer   $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated second row seats     $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim     $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat    $100$100
Massage, passenger seat    $100$100
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
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 release, second row seats     $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat    $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power-folding third row seats   $1000$1000$1000
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250$250   
Synthetic suede headliner     $650
Synthetic suede trim$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000
Wood trim   $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars     $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000$1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization   $50$50$50
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,300$4,150$3,900$14,960$19,200$21,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$250$0$11,060$15,300$17,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-380550-10,296-14,240-16,331

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182018
ModelClarityGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in121.1 in
Length192.7 in202.0 in
Width73.9 in76.1 in
Height58.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
15.549.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.593.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157565%
Total Not Requested86535%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested175076%
Total Not Requested55024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%

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