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

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Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $70,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $99,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008201820182018
ModelSLSLSLSLClarityClarityClarity
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096 $35,090 $0 $0
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200      
Voice control for nav and audio 510 510 510 510      
Wood trim     0 0      
Adaptive cruise control 2,046 2,046 2,046 2,046      
Voice control for nav and audio 474 474 474 474      
Wood trim     0 0      
Options (change) 2,710 2,710 2,710 2,710 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,520 2,520 2,520 2,520 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875 895 895 895
Gas Tax 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $100,185 $139,385 $135,485 $193,385 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $93,324 $129,871 $126,244 $180,091 $28,485 $-6,605 $895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $90,158
Model Year2008200820082008201820182018
ModelSLSLSLSLClarityClarityClarity
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT7T5T5T5A1A1A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$100,185$139,385$135,485$193,385$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features-10,430-12,130-11,280-12,230-400-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,755$127,255$124,205$181,155$29,595$29,765$59,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$37,500$34,450$91,400$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$93,324$129,871$126,244$180,091$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features-9,716-11,302-10,511-11,389-380550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$83,608$118,569$115,733$168,702$28,105$-6,550$895
Cost Above Minimum$0$34,961$32,125$85,094$34,655$0$7,445

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year2008200820082008201820182018
ModelSLSLSLSLClarityClarityClarity
TrimSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMGPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200      
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000$1000   
1-speed automatic    $800$800$800
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed    $850$850$850
Power rear side windows    $200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350 $350   
Proximity key $250 $250$250$250$250
Remote app    $25$25$25
Remote climate control    $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350   
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests$500$500$500$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side    $150$150$150
Forward collision warning    $200$200$200
Lane departure warning    $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist    $400$400$400
Pedestrian detection    $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0$0
Rearview camera    $200$200$200
Rollover sensor    $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags    $350$350$350
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$25
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
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25   
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack    $0  
26 kWh battery pack     $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger    $500$500 
Automatic start / stop    $150  
Regeneration paddles    $100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25   
Laminated front side windows    $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows      $100
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750$6750   
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100$100$100
App support    $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support    $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25$25
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200   
CD player$125$125$125$125   
HD radio    $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Traffic information    $25$25$25
USB port    $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Compass    $0$0$0
Cornering lights $50 $50   
Digital instruments    $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25$25
LED headlights    $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Tachometer$75$75$75$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row    $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats    $300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   $150$150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Metal pedals$75$75$75$75   
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300$-300   
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100   
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   
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250$250$250
Synthetic suede headliner $650$650$650   
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150$150   
Synthetic suede trim    $300$300$300
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150     
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable$4000$4000$4000$4000   
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100   
Total Value of Features$18,355$20,055$19,205$20,155$8,325$8,175$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,430$12,130$11,280$12,230$400$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,716-11,302-10,511-11,389-380550

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz SL vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20082018
ModelSLClarity
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.8 in108.3 in
Length178.5 in192.7 in
Width71.5 in73.9 in
Height51.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,221 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.3 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.2 ft315.5 ft3

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