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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: $45,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelCLSCLSClarityClarity
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $70,700 $96,300 $36,620 $58,490
Adaptive cruise control 2,230 2,230    
Adaptive cruise control 2,074 2,074    
Options (change) 2,230 2,230 0 0
Options (change) 2,074 2,074 0 0
Destination 875 875 890 890
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 -7,500 0
Total Price $75,105 $102,005 $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: $43,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,393
Model Year2009200920172017
ModelCLSCLSClarityClarity
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT7T7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)480, 12480, 12180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$75,105$102,005$30,010$59,380
Adjustments for Features-2,320-4,020-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,785$97,985$29,760$59,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,200$0$29,620

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year2009200920172017
ModelCLSCLSClarityClarity
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Proximity key  $250$250
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
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0  
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 $100
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
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Chronometer $100  
Compass  $0$0
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Tachometer$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
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  
Metal pedals $75  
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 headliner $650  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150  
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$9,595$11,295$7,525$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,320$4,020$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,162-3,748550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20092017
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 Weight4,021 lb.4,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 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 Volume15.9 ft314.3 ft3

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