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Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $2,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $38,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelClarityClarityClarityPassatPassat
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $31,650 $34,650
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $30,353 $33,230
Rear spoiler       375 375
Rear spoiler       300 300
Options (change) 0 0 0 375 375
Options (change) 0 0 0 300 300
Destination 895 895 895 850 850
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $32,875 $35,875
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $31,503 $34,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,787
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelClarityClarityClarityPassatPassat
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC174hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
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)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$32,875$35,875
Adjustments for Features-400-2500-2,365-2,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,595$29,765$59,385$30,510$33,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0$2,850
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$31,503$34,380
Adjustments for Features-380550-2,266-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,105$-6,550$895$29,237$31,970
Cost Above Minimum$34,655$0$7,445$0$2,733

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelClarityClarityClarityPassatPassat
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell2.0T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start   $150$150
Semi-automated parking system   $500$500
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$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$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$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 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Laminated rear side windows  $100  
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD player   $125$125
Mirrorlink support   $0$0
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SD Card slot   $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Digital instruments$0$0$0  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50
Tachometer   $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$4,775$4,625$4,375$6,740$6,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$250$0$2,365$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments-380550-2,266-2,410

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182018
ModelClarityPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in110.4 in
Length192.7 in191.6 in
Width73.9 in72.2 in
Height58.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft315.9 ft3

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