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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: $28,915

Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelClarityGolf / GTI
TrimElectrice-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,620 $35,595
Options (change) 0 0
Options (change) 0 0
Destination 895 820
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $30,015 $28,915

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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: $655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,710
Model Year20182016
ModelClarityGolf / GTI
TrimElectrice-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine161hp E115hp E
TransmissionA1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)126/103 MPG126/105 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$30,015$28,915
Adjustments for Features-1,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,260$28,915

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelClarityGolf / GTI
TrimElectrice-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Remote climate control$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250
Heat pump $250
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack $0
26 kWh battery pack$0 
6.6 kW onboard charger$500 
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Regeneration paddles$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive, small $5
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300 
Total Value of Features$6,150$4,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments3860

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182016
ModelClarityGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.8 in
Length192.7 in167.5 in
Width73.9 in70.8 in
Height58.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.3,391 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 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.552.7 ft3

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