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Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen New Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,103

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $39,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelClarityNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimFuel CellSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $58,490 $17,475 $20,525
iPod integration   199 199
Heated front seats   225  
Rear spoiler   479 479
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,075  
iPod integration   176 176
Heated front seats   199  
Rear spoiler   310 310
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,073  
Options (change) 0 1,978 678
Options (change) 0 1,758 486
Destination 890 650 650
Total Price $59,380 $20,103 $21,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,417
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,032
Model Year201720082008
ModelClarityNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimFuel CellSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine174hp FC150hp I5150hp I5
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)69/67 MPG20/29 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)540, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$59,380$20,103$21,853
Adjustments for Features-8,8600-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,520$20,103$20,828
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$725

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year201720082008
ModelClarityNew BeetleNew Beetle
TrimFuel CellSSE
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150  
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Lane keeping assist$400  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
iPod integration $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250  
Synthetic suede trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$11,200$2,340$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,860$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-1330-970

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen New Beetle

Model Year20172008
ModelClarityNew Beetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in98.7 in
Length192.7 in161.1 in
Width73.9 in67.9 in
Height58.2 in59.0 in
Curb Weight4,134 lb.2,965 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in52.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in49.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.327.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen New Beetle S

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%

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