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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: $6,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $39,689

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelClarityClarityClarityPassat
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $29,950
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $27,513
Luxury #1 Package       2,750
Xenon HID headlights       950
Navigation system       1,800
Luxury #1 Package       2,513
Xenon HID headlights       839
Navigation system       1,589
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,500
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,941
Destination 895 895 895 630
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $36,080
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $33,084

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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: $8,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,200
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelClarityClarityClarityPassat
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell3.6 VR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC280hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 1280, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$36,080
Adjustments for Features-2,370-2,220-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,625$27,795$57,515$36,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,890$0
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$33,084
Adjustments for Features-2,251489-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,234$-6,116$867$33,084
Cost Above Minimum$32,350$0$6,983$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelClarityClarityClarityPassat
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell3.6 VR6
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, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25$25 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Sunshades, second row   $125
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150$150 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
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
Cargo net   $40
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
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 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, remote   $200
CD player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments$0$0$0 
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350 
Headlight washers   $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Synthetic suede door panel trim$250$250$250 
Synthetic suede trim$300$300$300 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,450$7,300$6,950$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,370$2,220$1,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,251489-280

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182006
ModelClarityPassat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in106.7 in
Length192.7 in188.2 in
Width73.9 in71.7 in
Height58.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,053 lb.3,306 lb.
Fuel Capacity7.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Luxury #1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cargo net40No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested282574%
Total Not Requested100526%

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