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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: $59,385

Honda Clarity Fuel Cell   
Difference: $42,337

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassClarity
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65Fuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Base Price $96,600 $96,600 $144,700 $170,750 $226,900 $58,490
Driver Assistance Package 2,250 2,250 2,250      
Premium Package 4,500 4,500        
Rear spoiler 500 500   500    
Head-up display (HUD) 990 990 990      
Driver Assistance Package 2,093 2,093 2,093      
Premium Package 4,185 4,185        
Rear spoiler 465 465   465    
Head-up display (HUD) 921 921 921      
Options (change) 8,240 8,240 3,240 500 0 0
Options (change) 7,664 7,664 3,014 465 0 0
Destination 925 925 925 925 925 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,043 0 1,700 2,100 0
Total Price $105,765 $101,722 $148,865 $173,875 $229,925 $59,385

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,117
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $82,151
Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassClarity
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65Fuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Engine449hp V8329hp V6 PiH577hp V8523hp V12621hp V12174hp FC
TransmissionT9T7T7T7T7A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)590, 13590, 13590, 131940, 241940, 24540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/45-18245/45-19255/40-20245/45-19255/40-20235/45-18
Total Price$105,765$101,722$148,865$173,875$229,925$59,385
Adjustments for Features-12,095-12,220-14,595-24,895-25,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$93,670$89,502$134,270$148,980$204,780$59,385
Cost Above Minimum$4,168$0$44,768$59,478$115,278$0

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

Model Year201720172017201720172018
ModelS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassS-ClassClarity
TrimS550S550eAMG S63S600AMG S65Fuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400     
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200 
1-speed automatic     $800
RWD$0$0 $0$0 
AWD  $1700   
FWD     $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100$100 
Eco accelerator $100    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100 
Power door closers$300$300$300$300$300 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote start via app$75$75$75$75$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500$500$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row, power$225$225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Animal detection, night   $50$50 
Around view cameras   $500$500 
Automatic seat belt presenters, second row   $50$50 
Blind spot camera, passenger side     $150
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200$200 
Night vision   $1750$1750 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection, night   $50$50 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo net$40$40$40$40$40 
Console with shifter     $150
Console without shifter$150$150$150$150$150 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Fragrance atomizer$200$200$200$200$200 
Heated washer fluid system$50$50$50$50$50 
Ionizing air filtration$50$50$50$50$50 
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$50 
Washer fluid outlets in wiper blade$100$100$100$100$100 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust  $250 $250 
Radar-based brake regeneration $200    
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber engine cover    $0 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 $200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support     $100
Apple CarPlay support     $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325$325$325 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   $1200$1200 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
Near-field communications (NFC)$25$25$25$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200$200 
Chronometer  $100 $100 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments     $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger$300$300$300$300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, second row   $450$450 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200$200 
Heated front row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row armrests   $100$100 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim   $250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 $150$150
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Massage, second row seats   $150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, second row seats   $150$150 
Metal pedals  $75 $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225$225 
Power footrest, right rear seat   $250$250 
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power legrest, right second row seat   $500$500 
Power recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25$25$25$25$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats   $150$150 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150$150 
Rapid-heating front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim     $250
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede trim     $300
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable   $5500$5500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000$1000$1000   
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 $350
Camera-linked adaptive suspension   $500$500 
Crosswind stabilization$50$50$50$50$50 
Electronic systems calibration selector     $200
Polished alloy wheels    $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$15,470$15,595$17,970$28,270$28,520$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,095$12,220$14,595$24,895$25,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,256-11,338-13,580-23,179-23,4080

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

Model Year20172018
ModelS-ClassClarity
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase124.6 in108.3 in
Length206.5 in192.7 in
Width74.8 in73.9 in
Height58.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,664 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom43.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested2509%
Total Not Requested242591%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class S550e

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshades, second row, power225No
Automatic seat bolsters, driver300No
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger300No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Rapid-heating front seats0No
Front sport buckets100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Proximity key250Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested2509%
Total Not Requested242591%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG S63

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
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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