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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: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $46,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $78,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201820182018
ModelCLSCLSClarityClarityClarity
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $72,400 $97,950 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $67,332 $91,094 $35,090 $0 $0
Adaptive cruise control 2,270 2,270      
Adaptive cruise control 2,111 2,111      
Options (change) 2,270 2,270 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,111 2,111 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $76,845 $103,695 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $71,618 $96,680 $28,485 $-6,605 $895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $44,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $75,913
Model Year20102010201820182018
ModelCLSCLSClarityClarityClarity
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8507hp V8103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT7T7A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)510, 12510, 12180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$76,845$103,695$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features-2,420-4,120-400-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,425$99,575$29,595$29,765$59,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$25,150$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$71,618$96,680$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features-2,255-3,841-380550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,363$92,839$28,105$-6,550$895
Cost Above Minimum$0$23,476$34,655$0$7,445

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20102010201820182018
ModelCLSCLSClarityClarityClarity
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150$150
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0   
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Rearview camera  $200$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$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$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250   
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Residual heat$50$50   
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 
Body kit $0   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer $100   
Compass  $0$0$0
Digital instruments  $0$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$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Tachometer$75$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats  $300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $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$250
Synthetic suede headliner $650   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150   
Synthetic suede trim  $300$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$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$9,620$11,320$7,600$7,450$7,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$4,120$400$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,255-3,841-380550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20102018
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.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.5 ft3

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