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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: $10,224

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $43,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelClarityClarityClarityPassat
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellVR6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $36,050
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $33,597
iPod integration       0
Heated front seats       225
Rear spoiler       479
Navigation system       1,800
Adaptive cruise control       975
iPod integration       0
Heated front seats       199
Rear spoiler       310
Navigation system       1,589
Adaptive cruise control       861
Options (change) 0 0 0 3,479
Options (change) 0 0 0 2,959
Destination 895 895 895 690
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $40,219
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $37,246

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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: $11,644
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,572
Model Year2018201820182008
ModelClarityClarityClarityPassat
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellVR6
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, 12600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/40-18
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$40,219
Adjustments for Features-1,420-1,270-1,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,575$28,745$58,365$40,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$37,246
Adjustments for Features-1,349279-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,136$-6,326$880$37,246
Cost Above Minimum$33,462$0$7,206$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182008
ModelClarityClarityClarityPassat
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel CellVR6
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 
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 
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
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
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 
Cargo net   $40
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 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows  $100 
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 player   $125
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
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 
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 headlights   $150
Tachometer   $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,275$7,125$6,875$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$1,270$1,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,349279-150

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182008
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 VR6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%

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