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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,010

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $45,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelCLSCLSClarityClarity
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,900 $86,600 $36,620 $58,490
Lighting Package 1,220 1,220    
Heated front seats 690      
Navigation system 1,240 1,240    
Proximity key 1,080 1,080    
Satellite radio 699 699    
Adaptive cruise control 3,130 3,110    
Lighting Package 1,135 1,135    
Heated front seats 642      
Navigation system 1,153 1,153    
Proximity key 1,004 1,004    
Satellite radio 650 650    
Adaptive cruise control 2,911 2,892    
Options (change) 8,059 7,349 0 0
Options (change) 7,495 6,834 0 0
Destination 775 775 890 890
Gas Tax 1,300 1,700 -7,500 0
Total Price $75,034 $96,424 $30,010 $59,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,594
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,801
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelCLSCLSClarityClarity
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine302hp V8469hp V8161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT7T5A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9480, 13180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$75,034$96,424$30,010$59,380
Adjustments for Features-1,780-2,730-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,254$93,694$29,660$59,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,440$0$29,720

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelCLSCLSClarityClarity
TrimCLS500CLS55 AMGElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Residual heat$50$50  
Engine / Motor 
26 kWh battery pack  $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500 
Regeneration paddles  $100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede trim  $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,805$9,755$7,375$7,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,780$2,730$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,659-2,544770

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20062017
ModelCLSClarity
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.4 in108.3 in
Length193.0 in192.7 in
Width73.7 in73.9 in
Height54.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,813 lb.4,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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