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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: $29,995

Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring   
Difference: $3,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $-6,605

Honda Clarity Electric   
Difference: $38,097

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatClarityClarityClarity
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,495 $34,270 $36,835 $36,600 $36,620 $58,490
Base Invoice $29,245 $32,865 $35,325 $35,090 $0 $0
Lighting Package 1,095          
Floor mats 235          
Rear spoiler 375 375 375      
Lighting Package 942          
Floor mats 185          
Rear spoiler 300 300 300      
Options (change) 1,705 375 375 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,427 300 300 0 0 0
Destination 820 820 820 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500 -7,500 0
Total Price $33,020 $35,465 $38,030 $29,995 $30,015 $59,385
Total Invoice $31,492 $33,985 $36,445 $28,485 $-6,605 $895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Clarity

Lowest Adjusted Price: Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Honda Clarity Electric
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,036
Model Year201620162016201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatClarityClarityClarity
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6103hp I4 PiH161hp E174hp FC
TransmissionT6T6S6A1A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9400, 9400, 9180, 8180, 8540, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$33,020$35,465$38,030$29,995$30,015$59,385
Adjustments for Features-1,055-2,165-2,265-400-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,965$33,300$35,765$29,595$29,765$59,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,335$3,800$0$170$29,790
Total Invoice$31,492$33,985$36,445$28,485$-6,605$895
Adjustments for Features-1,006-2,075-2,171-380550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,486$31,910$34,274$28,105$-6,550$895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,424$3,788$34,655$0$7,445

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year201620162016201820182018
ModelPassatPassatPassatClarityClarityClarity
Trim1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL PremiumPlug-In Hybrid TouringElectricFuel Cell
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100    
6-speed automated manual  $1100   
1-speed automatic   $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100   
Remote climate control   $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Blind spot camera, passenger side   $150$150$150
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150   
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200   
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100$100$100   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100   
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200   
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist   $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear $250$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$25$25   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based     $100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40     
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation     $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15   
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 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Laminated front side windows   $200$200$200
Laminated rear side windows     $100
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50   
CD player$125$125$125   
Mirrorlink support$0$0$0   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
SD Card slot$25$25$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Traffic information   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Compass   $0$0$0
Digital instruments   $0$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$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50   
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50   
Tachometer$75$75$75   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200   
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
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, passenger 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100   
Total Value of Features$5,530$6,640$6,740$4,875$4,725$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,055$2,165$2,265$400$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,006-2,075-2,171-380550

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Honda Clarity

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,231 lb.4,053 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.7.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000Yes
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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