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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: $49,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $80,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelCLSCLSClarityClarityClarity
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $75,150 $108,900 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $69,890 $101,277 $35,090 $0 $0
Night Package 300        
Alloy wheels, optional design 500        
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250      
Folding second row seats 440        
Night Package 279        
Alloy wheels, optional design 465        
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093      
Folding second row seats 409        
Options (change) 3,490 2,250 0 0 0
Options (change) 3,246 2,093 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $79,635 $112,145 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $74,131 $104,365 $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: $42,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $74,123
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelCLSCLSClarityClarityClarity
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine402hp V8577hp V8103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT9T7A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
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$79,635$112,145$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features-7,045-11,145-400-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,590$101,000$29,595$29,765$59,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$28,410$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$74,131$104,365$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features-6,558-10,372-380550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,573$93,993$28,105$-6,550$895
Cost Above Minimum$0$26,420$34,655$0$7,445

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelCLSCLSClarityClarityClarity
TrimCLS550AMG CLS63 SPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
RWD$0    
AWD $1700   
FWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote climate control  $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500   
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   
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150$150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75   
Obstacle detection, front $150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250   
Rear side airbags$300$300   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100  $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   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300   
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack  $0  
26 kWh battery pack   $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500$500 
Automatic start / stop $150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0   
Regeneration paddles  $100$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0    
Body kit $0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
DVD-compatible player$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0   
SD Card slot$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225   
Traffic + travel information$25$25   
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights $200   
Analog clock$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights $200   
Chronometer $100   
Cornering lights $50   
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
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    
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$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 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    
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$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   
Total Value of Features$10,495$14,595$3,850$3,700$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,045$11,145$400$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,558-10,372-380550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20182018
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

Night Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested20073%
Total Not Requested7527%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Total Requested135071%
Total Not Requested55029%

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