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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Honda Clarity Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $50,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $81,407

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSClarityClarityClarity
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Plug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $69,550 $94,950 $125,300 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $64,682 $88,304 $116,529 $35,090 $0 $0
Premium 1 Package 3,830          
Lighting Package 1,390          
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 1,375        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 720          
Leather seating surfaces 1,620          
Premium 1 Package 3,562          
Lighting Package 1,293          
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 1,279        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 670          
Leather seating surfaces 1,507          
Options (change) 9,810 1,375 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 9,125 1,279 0 0 0 0
Destination 995 995 995 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $80,355 $97,320 $126,295 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $74,802 $90,578 $117,524 $28,485 $-6,605 $895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71,056
Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSClarityClarityClarity
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Plug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine362hp V6449hp V8550hp V8103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT9T9T7A1A1A1
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 8830, 14830, 14180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/55-19295/40-21295/40-21235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$80,355$97,320$126,295$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features-11,060-15,300-17,550-400-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,295$82,020$108,745$29,595$29,765$59,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,725$39,450$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$74,802$90,578$117,524$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features-10,296-14,240-16,331-380550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,506$76,338$101,193$28,105$-6,550$895
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,832$36,687$34,655$0$7,445

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year201820182018201820182018
ModelGLSGLSGLSClarityClarityClarity
TrimGLS450GLS550AMG GLS63Plug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
1-speed automatic   $800$800$800
AWD$1700$1700$1700   
FWD   $0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100   
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row $75$75   
Power door closers $300$300   
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125   
Power liftgate$350$350$350   
Remote start via app$75$75$75   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Semi-automated parking system $500$500   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Around view cameras $500$500   
Blind spot camera, passenger side   $150$150$150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100    
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150   
Hill descent control$250$250$250   
Lane departure prevention  $150   
Lane keeping assist$400$400 $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250   
Pedestrian detection$50$50 $50$50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300   
Rearview camera$200  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags   $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Trailer sway control$25$25$25   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250   
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Cargo net $40$40   
Console with shifter   $150$150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
Rear air vents$100  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250   
Rear HVAC unit $400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack   $0  
26 kWh battery pack    $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500$500 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regeneration paddles   $100$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Glass roof panel(s)  $300   
Laminated rear side windows     $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200   
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40   
Running boards $350$350   
Sunroof$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75   
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0   
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$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights$200$200$200   
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200   
Digital instruments   $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100   
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Tachometer$75$75$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200   
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim  $250   
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75   
Massage, driver seat $100$100   
Massage, passenger seat $100$100   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
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 release, second row seats  $50   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000$1000   
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250$250
Synthetic suede headliner  $650   
Synthetic suede trim   $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars  $500   
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$14,960$19,200$21,450$4,300$4,150$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,060$15,300$17,550$400$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-10,296-14,240-16,331-380550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz GLS vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20182018
ModelGLSClarity
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase121.1 in108.3 in
Length202.0 in192.7 in
Width76.1 in73.9 in
Height72.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight5,401 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.5 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom35.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
93.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100Yes
Android Auto support100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested157565%
Total Not Requested86535%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested175076%
Total Not Requested55024%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested155082%
Total Not Requested35018%

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