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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Clarity Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,010

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $17,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012201220172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassClarityClarity
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930 $36,620 $58,490
Lighting Package 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290    
Leather Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Premium 1 Package 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500        
Multimedia Package 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720 720    
Proximity key 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300 300        
Lane departure warning 850 850 850 850 850 850    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 660 660 660 660 660 660    
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           3,090    
Lighting Package 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200    
Leather Package 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628      
Premium 1 Package 2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325        
Multimedia Package 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 669 669 669 669 669 669    
Proximity key 605 605 605 605 605 605    
Rear spoiler 279 279 279 279        
Lane departure warning 791 791 791 791 791 791    
Telematics service, such as OnStar 614 614 614 614 614 614    
Wood trim         0 0    
AMG Leather Package           2,874    
Options (change) 11,510 11,510 11,510 11,510 8,710 10,050 0 0
Options (change) 10,706 10,706 10,706 10,706 8,102 9,348 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 875 875 890 890
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,700 -7,500 0
Total Price $47,185 $47,605 $50,405 $50,815 $50,160 $71,555 $30,010 $59,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,597
Model Year20122012201220122012201220172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassClarityClarity
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT7T7T7T7T7T7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$47,185$47,605$50,405$50,815$50,160$71,555$30,010$59,380
Adjustments for Features-970-1,095-2,670-2,795-1,170-1,670-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,215$46,510$47,735$48,020$48,990$69,885$29,760$59,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,775$23,670$0$29,620

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20122012201220122012201220172017
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassClarityClarity
TrimC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMGElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200  
1-speed automatic      $800$800
RWD$0$0  $0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700    
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed      $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Remote app      $25$25
Remote climate control      $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist      $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial      $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed      $200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side      $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning      $200$200
Lane keeping assist      $400$400
Pedestrian detection      $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system      $0$0
Rollover sensor      $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based       $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
26 kWh battery pack      $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger      $500 
Regeneration paddles      $100 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0 $0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows      $200$200
Laminated rear side windows       $100
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support      $100$100
App support      $0$0
Apple CarPlay support      $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader      $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Chronometer     $100  
Digital instruments      $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display      $25$25
LED headlights      $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 $100     
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Metal pedals$75 $75 $75$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede door panel trim      $250$250
Synthetic suede trim      $300$300
Wood trim $300 $300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0 $0$0  
Transmission 
Launch control     $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100  
Total Value of Features$7,070$7,195$8,770$8,895$7,270$7,770$6,350$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$970$1,095$2,670$2,795$1,170$1,670$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-903-1,020-2,486-2,603-1,090-1,557550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz C-Class vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20122017
ModelC-ClassClarity
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in108.3 in
Length180.7 in192.7 in
Width69.7 in73.9 in
Height56.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.4,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.4 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested100054%
Total Not Requested85046%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested92579%
Total Not Requested24021%

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