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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: $3,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $38,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201620162016
ModelClarityClarityClarityPassatPassatPassat
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,600 $36,620 $58,490 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $35,090 $0 $0 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Lighting Package       1,095    
Floor mats       235    
Rear spoiler       375 375 375
Lighting Package       942    
Floor mats       185    
Rear spoiler       300 300 300
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,705 375 375
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,427 300 300
Destination 895 895 895 820 820 820
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0 0 0
Total Price $29,995 $30,015 $59,385 $33,020 $35,465 $38,030
Total Invoice $28,485 $-6,605 $895 $31,492 $33,985 $36,445

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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: $2,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,036
Model Year201820182018201620162016
ModelClarityClarityClarityPassatPassatPassat
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionA1A1A1T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8540, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,995$30,015$59,385$33,020$35,465$38,030
Adjustments for Features-400-2500-1,055-2,165-2,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,595$29,765$59,385$31,965$33,300$35,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$29,790$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$28,485$-6,605$895$31,492$33,985$36,445
Adjustments for Features-380550-1,006-2,075-2,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,105$-6,550$895$30,486$31,910$34,274
Cost Above Minimum$34,655$0$7,445$0$1,424$3,788

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Features Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201820182018201620162016
ModelClarityClarityClarityPassatPassatPassat
TrimPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800$800$800   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual     $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Remote climate control$25$25$25   
Remote start    $150$150
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 collision prevention    $150$150
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear   $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 $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$25
Temporary spare tire   $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100   
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat   $40  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$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$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Laminated rear side windows  $100   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50$50
CD player   $125$125$125
Mirrorlink support   $0$0$0
MP3-compatible player   $50$50$50
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25$25$25
Compass$0$0$0   
Digital instruments$0$0$0   
Fog lights   $125$125$125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors    $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights   $50$50$50
Tachometer   $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200
Metal pedals   $75$75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$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$4,875$4,725$4,475$5,530$6,640$6,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$250$0$1,055$2,165$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments-380550-1,006-2,075-2,171

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Clarity vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182016
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.3,231 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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