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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: $45,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $77,314

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelCLSCLSClarityClarityClarity
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,300 $94,900 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $66,309 $88,257 $35,090 $0 $0
Driver Assistance Package 2,950 2,950      
Rear spoiler 400        
Folding second row seats 440        
Driver Assistance Package 2,744 2,744      
Rear spoiler 372        
Folding second row seats 409        
Options (change) 3,790 2,950 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,525 2,744 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $75,965 $98,725 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $70,709 $91,876 $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: $41,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,703
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelCLSCLSClarityClarityClarity
TrimCLS550CLS63 AMGPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8518hp V8103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT7T7A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$75,965$98,725$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features-4,895-5,720-400-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,070$93,005$29,595$29,765$59,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$21,935$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$70,709$91,876$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features-4,556-5,323-380550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,153$86,553$28,105$-6,550$895
Cost Above Minimum$0$20,400$34,655$0$7,445

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20122012201820182018
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 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power $225   
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, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Lane departure prevention$150$150   
Lane keeping assist  $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
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
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
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$150  
Regeneration paddles  $100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
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   
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   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Chronometer $100   
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50   
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   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals $75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 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 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    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Launch control $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100   
Total Value of Features$10,270$11,095$5,775$5,625$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,895$5,720$400$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,556-5,323-380550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20122018
ModelCLSClarity
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in108.3 in
Length194.5 in192.7 in
Width74.1 in73.9 in
Height55.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,159 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested145081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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