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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: $40,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelCLSCLSCLSClarityClarity
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $65,990 $73,200 $106,550 $36,620 $58,490
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800    
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Rear spoiler 400 400      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604    
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Rear spoiler 372 372      
Options (change) 3,640 3,640 2,800 0 0
Options (change) 3,385 3,385 2,604 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 890 890
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 0
Total Price $70,555 $77,765 $110,275 $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: $36,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $68,368
Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelCLSCLSCLSClarityClarity
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT7T9T7A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8610, 14610, 14180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$70,555$77,765$110,275$30,010$59,380
Adjustments for Features-4,155-6,495-10,670-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,400$71,270$99,605$29,760$59,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,870$33,205$0$29,620

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20152015201520172017
ModelCLSCLSCLSClarityClarity
TrimCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG SElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400   
1-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Blind spot camera, passenger side   $150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 $100
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
26 kWh battery pack   $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0  
Regeneration paddles   $100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support $0$0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200  
Analog clock$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Chronometer  $100  
Cornering lights  $50  
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250
Synthetic suede headliner  $650  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Synthetic suede trim   $300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$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
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,205$10,545$14,720$4,300$4,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,155$6,495$10,670$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,868-6,046-9,929550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20152017
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 Weight4,035 lb.4,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 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 Room56.5 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

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