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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: $30,015

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $1,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelClarityGolf / GTI
TrimElectrice-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,620 $36,995
Driver Assistance Package   1,395
Driver Assistance Package   1,200
Options (change) 0 1,395
Options (change) 0 1,200
Destination 895 820
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $30,015 $31,710

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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: $55
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,087
Model Year20182017
ModelClarityGolf / GTI
TrimElectrice-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine161hp E134hp E
TransmissionA1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)126/103 MPG126/111 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$30,015$31,710
Adjustments for Features0-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,015$30,070

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182017
ModelClarityGolf / GTI
TrimElectrice-Golf SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote climate control$25 
Semi-automated parking system $500
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 
Backup collision intervention $150
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150 
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
26 kWh battery pack$0 
36 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
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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Digital instruments$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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$4,650$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,553

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182017
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.3,455 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI e-Golf SEL Premium

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot intervention150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rear cross-traffic collision intervention100No
Total Requested155061%
Total Not Requested100039%

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