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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: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $2,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $37,546

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelClarityClarityClarityBeetle
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $25,450
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $24,433
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,925
Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package       5,688
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,925
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,688
Destination 895 895 895 820
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $32,195
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $30,941

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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: $6,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,585
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelClarityClarityClarityBeetle
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellR-Line
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hatch
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC210hp 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$32,195
Adjustments for Features-4,515-4,365-4,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,480$25,650$55,270$32,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$30,941
Adjustments for Features-4,288961-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,197$-5,644$833$30,941
Cost Above Minimum$29,841$0$6,477$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelClarityClarityClarityBeetle
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellR-Line
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 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 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 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
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, configurable   $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$8,825$8,675$8,425$4,310
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,515$4,365$4,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,288961-620

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Beetle

Model Year20182015
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 R-Line

Sunroof, Sound, and Nav Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Leather door panel trim250Yes
235/40HR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision interventionNo
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested290057%
Total Not Requested222543%

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