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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Clarity Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,103

Volkswagen New Beetle S   
Difference: $39,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleClarity
TrimSSEFuel Cell
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,475 $20,525 $58,490
iPod integration 199 199  
Rear spoiler 479 479  
Heated front seats 225    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,075    
iPod integration 176 176  
Rear spoiler 310 310  
Heated front seats 199    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,073    
Options (change) 1,978 678 0
Options (change) 1,758 486 0
Destination 650 650 895
Total Price $20,103 $21,853 $59,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen New Beetle S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Fuel Cell
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,447
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,027
Model Year200820082018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleClarity
TrimSSEFuel Cell
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I5150hp I5174hp FC
TransmissionT6T6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG20/29 MPG69/67 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17235/45-18
Total Price$20,103$21,853$59,385
Adjustments for Features0-1,025-8,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,103$20,828$50,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$725$0

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year200820082018
ModelNew BeetleNew BeetleClarity
TrimSSEFuel Cell
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250
Synthetic suede trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,365$3,390$11,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,025$8,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-970-133

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen New Beetle vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20082018
ModelNew BeetleClarity
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.7 in108.3 in
Length161.1 in192.7 in
Width67.9 in73.9 in
Height59.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,965 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom39.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.3 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
27.2 ft315.5 ft3

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