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

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Honda Clarity vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,010

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $72,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009200920092009
ModelClarityClaritySLSLSLSL
TrimElectricFuel CellSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $36,620 $58,490 $98,500 $139,100 $135,000 $194,700
Adaptive cruise control     2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Wood trim         0 0
Adaptive cruise control     2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 0 0 2,230 2,230 2,230 2,230
Options (change) 0 0 2,074 2,074 2,074 2,074
Destination 890 890 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $30,010 $59,380 $102,905 $144,805 $140,705 $200,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $92,354
Model Year201720172009200920092009
ModelClarityClaritySLSLSLSL
TrimElectricFuel CellSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine161hp E174hp FC382hp V8510hp V12518hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionA1A1T7T5T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8540, 12510, 10510, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$30,010$59,380$102,905$144,805$140,705$200,405
Adjustments for Features-2500-10,795-13,495-12,145-13,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,760$59,380$92,110$131,310$128,560$186,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,620$0$39,200$36,450$94,700

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201720172009200920092009
ModelClarityClaritySLSLSLSL
TrimElectricFuel CellSL550SL600SL63 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 $1000
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850    
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250 $250 $250
Remote app$25$25    
Remote climate control$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200    
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200    
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150    
Forward collision warning$200$200    
Lane departure warning$200$200    
Lane keeping assist$400$400    
Obstacle detection, front   $150 $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0    
Rearview camera$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100$100    
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
26 kWh battery pack$0     
6.6 kW onboard charger$500     
Regeneration paddles$100     
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Glass roof panel(s)   $300 $300
Laminated front side windows$200$200    
Laminated rear side windows $100    
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200$200    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100    
App support$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100    
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50    
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Surround sound  $250$250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0    
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50
Digital instruments$0$0    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350    
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25    
LED headlights$1000$1000    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150
Tachometer  $75$75$75$75
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300     
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Massage, driver seat   $100$100$100
Massage, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats   $150 $150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
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$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250    
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Synthetic suede trim$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200    
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,175$7,925$18,720$21,420$20,070$21,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$10,795$13,495$12,145$13,595
Value of Feature Adjustments550-10,055-12,573-11,316-12,660

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20172009
ModelClaritySL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase108.3 in100.8 in
Length192.7 in180.4 in
Width73.9 in71.5 in
Height58.2 in51.1 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.310.2 ft3

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