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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $230

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $35,110

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelClarityClarityClarityBeetle
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $23,395
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $22,459
Navigation Package       1,600
Sunroof and Sound Package       3,000
Xenon HID headlights       1,000
Navigation Package       1,536
Sunroof and Sound Package       2,880
Xenon HID headlights       860
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,600
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,276
Destination 895 895 895 770
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $29,765
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $28,505

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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: $5,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,990
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelClarityClarityClarityBeetle
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC200hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1M6
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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$29,765
Adjustments for Features-5,240-5,090-4,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,755$24,925$54,545$29,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$28,505
Adjustments for Features-4,9761,120-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,509$-5,485$822$28,505
Cost Above Minimum$28,994$0$6,307$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelClarityClarityClarityBeetle
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellTurbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manual   $150
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 app$25$25$25 
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 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$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 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
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 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Aux input   $50
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Boost gauge   $75
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 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
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 door panel trim   $250
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 
Metal pedals   $75
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 suede door panel trim$250$250$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$9,050$8,900$8,650$3,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,240$5,090$4,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9761,120-730

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182012
ModelClarityBeetle
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in99.9 in
Length192.7 in168.4 in
Width73.9 in71.2 in
Height58.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.2,940 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 Turbo

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested152570%

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