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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Clarity Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $1,370

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $36,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIClarityClarityClarity
TrimGTIRPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,595 $34,590 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $23,611 $33,207 $35,090 $0 $0
Autobahn Package 6,000        
Autobahn Package 5,760        
Options (change) 6,000 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 5,760 0 0 0 0
Destination 770 770 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $31,365 $35,360 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $30,141 $33,977 $28,485 $-6,605 $895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,787
Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIClarityClarityClarity
TrimGTIRPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4256hp I4103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionM6M6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8?, 8180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,365$35,360$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features0-700-4,510-4,360-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,365$34,660$25,485$25,655$55,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,295$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$30,141$33,977$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features0-673-4,283959-62
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,141$33,304$24,202$-5,646$833
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,163$29,848$0$6,479

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20122012201820182018
ModelGolf / GTIGolf / GTIClarityClarityClarity
TrimGTIRPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
1-speed automatic  $800$800$800
FWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150   
Remote app  $25$25$25
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$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
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
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
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
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   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Aux input$50$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325   
CD player$125    
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
SD Card slot$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Digital instruments  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125    
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Headlight washers $50   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Tachometer$75$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Metal pedals$75$75   
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Total Value of Features$4,465$5,165$8,975$8,825$8,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$4,510$4,360$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-673-4,283959-62

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20122018
ModelGolf / GTIClarity
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in108.3 in
Length165.4 in192.7 in
Width70.3 in73.9 in
Height58.3 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,969 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft315.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested242560%
Total Not Requested162540%

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