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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: $54,835

Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300   
Difference: $4,550

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassClarity
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $47,900 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700 $58,490
designo Package 3,800 3,800 3,100 3,100 500  
Heated front seats 580 580        
Premium Driver Assistance Package 3,050          
Multimedia Package 2,200          
Advanced Lighting Package 1,900 800 1,900   1,050  
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990 990 990  
Rear spoiler 350 350        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720 720 720 720 720  
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250        
Smartphone integration   350        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700      
designo Package 3,534 3,534 2,883 2,883 465  
Heated front seats 539 539        
Premium Driver Assistance Package 2,837          
Multimedia Package 2,046          
Advanced Lighting Package 1,767 744 1,767   977  
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921 921 921  
Rear spoiler 326 326        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670 670 670 670 670  
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093        
Smartphone integration   326        
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651      
Options (change) 13,590 10,465 8,035 5,435 3,885 0
Options (change) 12,640 9,734 7,473 5,055 3,614 0
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 0 0 0
Total Price $54,835 $55,317 $62,430 $72,530 $78,580 $59,385

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,723
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,174
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassClarity
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4208hp I4 PiH362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8174hp FC
TransmissionT9T7T9T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 5?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19235/45-18
Total Price$54,835$55,317$62,430$72,530$78,580$59,385
Adjustments for Features-6,045-6,655-6,555-4,505-6,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,790$48,662$55,875$68,025$72,575$59,385
Cost Above Minimum$128$0$7,213$19,363$23,913$0

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

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassClarity
TrimC300C350eAMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 SFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 $1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200 
1-speed automatic     $800
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850   $850
Cruise control  $150$150$150 
Eco accelerator $100    
Proximity key$250 $250$250$250$250
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Blind spot camera, passenger side     $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Lane departure warning$200$200   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400   $400
Pedestrian detection$50$50   $50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor     $50
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger $0    
6 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250 
Raised top speed limiter    $0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300   
Laminated front side windows     $200
Laminated rear side windows     $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100   $100
App support$0    $0
Apple CarPlay support $100   $100
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0     
Handwriting recognition$200     
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15     
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0     
Satellite radio$200 $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25     
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 $200 
Boost gauge  $75$75$75 
Chronometer  $100$100$100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 $50 
Digital instruments     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 $150 $150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 $200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150 
Synthetic suede trim     $300
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100     
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000    
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 
Suggestive steering$0$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,870$12,480$12,380$10,330$11,830$5,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,045$6,655$6,555$4,505$6,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,630-6,164-6,104-4,194-5,5900

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

Model Year20182018
ModelC-ClassClarity
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.8 in108.3 in
Length184.5 in192.7 in
Width71.3 in73.9 in
Height56.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,418 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Premium Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested180077%
Total Not Requested55023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested72577%
Total Not Requested21523%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350e

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Special interior trim0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%
Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
designo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Special interior trim0No
Leather door panel trim250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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