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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: $26,575

Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium   
Difference: $3,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $32,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelClarityClarityClarityJetta
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $25,380
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $24,366
Rear spoiler       375
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 0 0 0 375
Options (change) 0 0 0 300
Destination 895 895 895 820
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $26,575
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $25,486

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Jetta 1.8T SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,654
Model Year2018201820182016
ModelClarityClarityClarityJetta
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC170hp I4
TransmissionA1A1A1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$26,575
Adjustments for Features-2,135-1,985-1,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,860$28,030$57,650$26,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$25,486
Adjustments for Features-2,028437-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,457$-6,168$869$25,486
Cost Above Minimum$32,625$0$7,037$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year2018201820182016
ModelClarityClarityClarityJetta
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell1.8T SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
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 
Active grille shutters   $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Sunroof   $900
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$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer   $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $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 
Total Value of Features$7,425$7,275$7,025$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$1,985$1,735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,028437-260

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182016
ModelClarityJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in104.4 in
Length192.7 in183.3 in
Width73.9 in70.0 in
Height58.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.2,940 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 ft315.7 ft3

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