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Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,590

Volkswagen Jetta SEL   
Difference: $5,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $30,182

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012201220122012
ModelClarityClarityClarityJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $22,775 $23,445 $24,805 $23,745
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $21,864 $22,507 $23,813 $22,795
Navigation Package       1,130      
Premium Package       1,440      
Rear spoiler       375 375 375 375
Navigation system             900
Autobahn Package             2,050
Navigation Package       1,084      
Premium Package       1,382      
Rear spoiler       300 300 300 300
Navigation system             864
Autobahn Package             1,968
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,945 375 375 3,325
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,766 300 300 3,132
Destination 895 895 895 770 770 770 770
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $26,490 $24,590 $25,950 $27,840
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $25,400 $23,577 $24,883 $26,697

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,593
Model Year2018201820182012201220122012
ModelClarityClarityClarityJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC140hp I4 D170hp I5170hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1M6M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$26,490$24,590$25,950$27,840
Adjustments for Features-6,935-6,785-6,5350-100-1,200-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,060$23,230$52,850$26,490$24,490$24,750$27,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$2,000$0$260$2,875
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$25,400$23,577$24,883$26,697
Adjustments for Features-6,5861,493-980-96-1,151-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,899$-5,112$797$25,400$23,481$23,732$26,242
Cost Above Minimum$27,011$0$5,909$1,919$0$251$2,761

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201820182012201220122012
ModelClarityClarityClarityJettaJettaJettaJetta
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellTDISELSEL PremiumGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800    
6-speed manual   $150  $150
5-speed manual    $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850    
Cruise control   $150$150$150$150
Remote app$25$25$25    
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$0$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    
Forward collision warning$200$200$200    
Full-size spare tire   $225$225$225$225
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    
Rearview camera$200$200$200    
Rollover sensor$50$50$50    
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment      $50
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100    
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200   $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175    
Rear air vents$100$100$100    
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75$75$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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200    
Laminated rear side windows  $100    
Sunroof   $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100    
App support$0$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100    
Aux input   $50$50$50$50
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325 
CD player   $125  $125
HD radio$50$50$50 $50$50 
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50$50
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25    
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    
Compass$0$0$0   $0
Digital instruments$0$0$0    
Fog lights   $125$125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000    
Tachometer   $75$75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$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    
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)     $0$0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0$0$0$0
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$9,575$9,425$9,175$2,640$2,740$3,840$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,935$6,785$6,535$0$100$1,200$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,5861,493-980-96-1,151-455

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelClarityJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in104.4 in
Length192.7 in182.2 in
Width73.9 in70.0 in
Height58.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.2,805 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta TDI

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Fog lights125No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested85083%
Total Not Requested17517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested503%
Total Not Requested147597%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52523%
Total Not Requested171577%

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