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Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Beetle Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Beetle Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $2,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $32,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelClarityClarityClarityBeetle
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $24,020
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $23,058
Premium Package       2,500
Floor mats       235
Premium Package       2,150
Floor mats       185
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,735
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,335
Destination 895 895 895 850
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $27,605
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $26,243

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,127
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelClarityClarityClarityBeetle
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC174hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$27,605
Adjustments for Features-3,425-3,275-3,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,570$26,740$56,360$27,605
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$26,243
Adjustments for Features-3,253721-460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,232$-5,884$849$26,243
Cost Above Minimum$31,116$0$6,733$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelClarityClarityClarityBeetle
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellSE
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $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 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
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 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
Mirrorlink support   $0
MP3-compatible player   $50
SD Card slot   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Cornering lights   $50
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Tachometer   $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,550$8,400$8,150$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,425$3,275$3,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,253721-460

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182018
ModelClarityBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in100.0 in
Length192.7 in168.4 in
Width73.9 in71.2 in
Height58.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in31.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.529.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested117547%
Total Not Requested132553%

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