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Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Clarity Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Clarity Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,010

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $1,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatClarityClarity
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $32,195 $32,950 $36,620 $58,490
Rear spoiler 375 375 375    
Rear spoiler 300 300 300    
Options (change) 375 375 375 0 0
Options (change) 300 300 300 0 0
Destination 770 770 770 890 890
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 0
Total Price $31,040 $33,340 $34,095 $30,010 $59,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,745
Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatClarityClarity
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I5140hp I4 D280hp V6161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT6S6S6A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$31,040$33,340$34,095$30,010$59,380
Adjustments for Features00-100-2,745-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,040$33,340$33,995$27,265$56,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$2,955$0$29,620

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20122012201220172017
ModelPassatPassatPassatClarityClarity
Trim2.5L SEL PremiumTDI SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed automated manual $1100$1100  
1-speed automatic   $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850
Cruise control$150$150$150  
Remote app   $25$25
Remote climate control   $25$25
Remote start$150$150$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
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$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
26 kWh battery pack   $0 
6.6 kW onboard charger   $500 
Regeneration paddles   $100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Laminated rear side windows    $100
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights$50$50$50  
Digital instruments   $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25$25
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Tachometer$75$75$75  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede door panel trim   $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0$0  
Synthetic suede trim   $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$4,205$4,205$4,305$6,950$6,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$100$2,745$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments00-96605-37

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20122017
ModelPassatClarity
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in108.3 in
Length191.6 in192.7 in
Width72.2 in73.9 in
Height58.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,167 lb.4,025 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.3 ft3

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