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Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,010

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $1,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelClarityClarityGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimElectricFuel CellGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,620 $58,490 $24,595 $34,590
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Options (change) 0 0 6,000 0
Options (change) 0 0 5,760 0
Destination 890 890 770 770
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $30,010 $59,380 $31,365 $35,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,785
Model Year2017201720122012
ModelClarityClarityGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimElectricFuel CellGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine161hp E174hp FC200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionA1A1M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8540, 12300, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$30,010$59,380$31,365$35,360
Adjustments for Features-4,385-4,1350-700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,625$55,245$31,365$34,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$29,620$0$3,295

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2017201720122012
ModelClarityClarityGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimElectricFuel CellGTIR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
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$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Engine / Motor 
26 kWh battery pack$0   
6.6 kW onboard charger$500   
Regeneration paddles$100   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows $100  
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player  $125 
HD radio$50$50 $50
iPod integration  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Digital instruments$0$0  
Fog lights  $125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350  
Headlight washers   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer  $75$75
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250  
Synthetic suede trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$8,825$8,575$4,440$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,385$4,135$0$700
Value of Feature Adjustments966-620-673

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172012
ModelClarityGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in101.5 in
Length192.7 in165.4 in
Width73.9 in70.3 in
Height58.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity0.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.7 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested242560%
Total Not Requested162540%

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