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Honda Clarity vs. Tesla Model S Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Clarity vs. Tesla Model S Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $37,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelClarityClarityClarityModel SModel S
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $67,400 $92,400
Tech Package       3,750 3,750
Nappa Leather       1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       750 750
Wood trim       0  
Tech Package       0 0
Nappa Leather       0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       0 0
Wood trim       0  
Options (change) 0 0 0 6,000 4,500
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 1,170 1,170
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $67,070 $90,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Tesla Model S

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Tesla Model S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42
Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelClarityClarityClarityModel SModel S
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC302hp E416hp E
TransmissionA1A1A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18245/45-19245/35-21
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$67,070$90,570
Adjustments for Features-1,590-1,440-1,1900-1,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,405$28,575$58,195$67,070$88,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0$21,525

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182018201820122012
ModelClarityClarityClarityModel SModel S
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellBasePerformance
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Cruise control   $150$150
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
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  
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 assist$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger   $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  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100  
Engine / Motor 
10 kW onboard charger   $750$750
17 kWh battery pack$0    
26 kWh battery pack $0   
6.6 kW onboard charger$500$500   
60 kWh battery pack   $0 
85 kWh battery pack    $0
Automatic start / stop$150    
DC quick-charging capability, free proprietary network    $1000
High-performance inverter    $0
Regeneration paddles$100$100   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights   $50$50
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim    $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Metal pedals    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250$250  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede trim$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel   $300$300
Wood trim   $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Total Value of Features$7,175$7,025$6,775$5,585$7,560
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$1,440$1,190$0$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,510317-180138

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Tesla Model S

Model Year20182012
ModelClarityModel S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in116.5 in
Length192.7 in196.0 in
Width73.9 in77.3 in
Height58.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.4,648 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in35.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft331.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.563.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Tesla Model S

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested177571%
Total Not Requested71029%
Nappa Leather
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested155084%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Tesla Model S Performance

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Media drive, large10No
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested71031%

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