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

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,010

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $62,590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassClarityClarity
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $86,700 $127,000 $144,200 $194,000 $36,620 $58,490
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,850 2,850        
iPod integration 425 425 425 425    
Rearview camera 750          
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,650 2,650        
iPod integration 395 395 395 395    
Rearview camera 698          
Options (change) 4,025 3,275 425 425 0 0
Options (change) 3,743 3,045 395 395 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 890 890
Gas Tax 1,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 -7,500 0
Total Price $92,600 $134,150 $148,500 $198,300 $30,010 $59,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $58,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $88,571
Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassClarityClarity
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8518hp V8510hp V12604hp V12161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT7T7T5T5A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 14600, 14600, 14600, 14180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18255/35-20255/45-18255/35-20235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$92,600$134,150$148,500$198,300$30,010$59,380
Adjustments for Features-4,545-10,045-14,095-14,020-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$88,055$124,105$134,405$184,280$29,760$59,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$36,050$46,350$96,225$0$29,620

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year200820082008200820172017
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassClarityClarity
TrimS550S63 AMGS600S65 AMGElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200$1200    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000  
1-speed automatic    $800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100   
Parking guidance system - passive$250$250$250$250  
Power door closers$300$300$300$300  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50     
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row, power $225$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side    $150$150
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75
Lane departure warning    $200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400
Night vision  $1750$1750  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250  
Pedestrian detection    $50$50
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200 $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo net$40$40$40$40  
Console with shifter    $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
26 kWh battery pack    $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500 
Regeneration paddles    $100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25  
Laminated rear side windows     $100
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200  
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100
App support    $0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
HD radio    $50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Traffic information    $25$25
USB port    $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25     
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Chronometer $100$100$100  
Compass    $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50  
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25
LED headlights    $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75$75$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300$300$300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats  $200$200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats    $300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150$150
Massage, driver seat $100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat $100$100$100  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Memory system, second row seats  $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$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100     
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats  $150$150  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250$250
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650  
Synthetic suede trim    $300$300
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, leather$200$200    
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500     
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000$4000$4000  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000     
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,670$16,170$20,220$20,145$6,375$6,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,545$10,045$14,095$14,020$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,233-9,362-13,134-13,058550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz S-Class vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20082017
ModelS-ClassClarity
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in108.3 in
Length205.0 in192.7 in
Width73.7 in73.9 in
Height58.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,466 lb.4,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom42.3 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft314.3 ft3

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