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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: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $5,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $7,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelClarityClarityClarityGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $35,070 $39,785
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $33,667 $0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $35,920 $40,635
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $34,517 $850

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,354
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelClarityClarityClarityGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$35,920$40,635
Adjustments for Features-400-2500-1,140-2,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,595$29,765$59,385$34,780$38,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0$3,640
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$34,517$850
Adjustments for Features-380550-1,095-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,105$-6,550$895$33,422$804
Cost Above Minimum$34,655$0$7,445$32,618$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelClarityClarityClarityGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellGTI AutobahnR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
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$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention    $150
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$200 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200
Lane departure warning$200$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$25
Temporary spare tire   $150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rear wiper   $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500 
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack$0    
26 kWh battery pack $0   
6.6 kW onboard charger$500$500   
Automatic start / stop$150    
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Regeneration paddles$100$100   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0 
Sunroof, large   $1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD player   $125$125
Larger infotainment display   $0$0
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Cornering lights   $50$50
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25  
Performance meter    $150
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Tachometer   $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250$250  
Synthetic suede trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,400$5,250$5,000$6,140$7,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$250$0$1,140$2,215
Value of Feature Adjustments-380550-1,095-46

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182018
ModelClarityGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.8 in
Length192.7 in167.6 in
Width73.9 in70.8 in
Height58.2 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.5 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.553.7 ft3

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