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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Clarity Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,605

Volkswagen Beetle SE   
Difference: $2,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $32,848

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBeetleClarityClarityClarity
TrimSEPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,020 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $23,058 $35,090 $0 $0
Premium Package 2,500      
Floor mats 235      
Premium Package 2,150      
Floor mats 185      
Options (change) 2,735 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,335 0 0 0
Destination 850 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $27,605 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $26,243 $28,485 $-6,605 $895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,127
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBeetleClarityClarityClarity
TrimSEPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine174hp I4103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$27,605$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features0-3,425-3,275-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,605$26,570$26,740$56,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$26,243$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features0-3,253721-46
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,243$25,232$-5,884$849
Cost Above Minimum$0$31,116$0$6,733

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelBeetleClarityClarityClarity
TrimSEPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
1-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150$150
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist$25   
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75   
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
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 
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
CD player$125   
Mirrorlink support$0   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SD Card slot$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Cornering lights$50   
Digital instruments $0$0$0
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Tachometer$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0   
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250$250
Synthetic suede trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Total Value of Features$5,125$8,550$8,400$8,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,425$3,275$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,253721-46

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20182018
ModelBeetleClarity
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase100.0 in108.3 in
Length168.4 in192.7 in
Width71.2 in73.9 in
Height58.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.4 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
29.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle SE

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
235/45HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cornering lights50No
LED tail lights0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested117547%
Total Not Requested132553%

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