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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: $29,765

Volkswagen Beetle Turbo   
Difference: $245

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017
ModelBeetleClarityClarity
TrimTurboElectricFuel Cell
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,395 $36,620 $58,490
Navigation Package 1,600    
Sunroof and Sound Package 3,000    
Xenon HID headlights 1,000    
Navigation Package 1,536    
Sunroof and Sound Package 2,880    
Xenon HID headlights 860    
Options (change) 5,600 0 0
Options (change) 5,276 0 0
Destination 770 890 890
Gas Tax 0 -7,500 0
Total Price $29,765 $30,010 $59,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,988
Model Year201220172017
ModelBeetleClarityClarity
TrimTurboElectricFuel Cell
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionM6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$29,765$30,010$59,380
Adjustments for Features0-5,115-4,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,765$24,895$54,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$29,620

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year201220172017
ModelBeetleClarityClarity
TrimTurboElectricFuel Cell
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
1-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
26 kWh battery pack $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
Regeneration paddles $100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SD Card slot$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Boost gauge$75  
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights$50  
Digital instruments $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights $1000$1000
Tachometer$75  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250  
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
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250$250
Synthetic suede trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,785$8,900$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,115$4,865
Value of Feature Adjustments01,127-73

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20122017
ModelBeetleClarity
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.9 in108.3 in
Length168.4 in192.7 in
Width71.2 in73.9 in
Height58.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,940 lb.4,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room49.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.4 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		29.9 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Beetle vs. Honda Clarity specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Beetle Turbo

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested1750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested65030%
Total Not Requested152570%

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