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Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $10,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,297

Acura ILX   
Difference: $9,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelILXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $40,250 $53,400 $66,100 $73,700
Base Invoice $26,701 $37,433 $49,662 $61,473 $68,541
Technology Plus Package 5,000        
A -SPEC Package 2,000        
Garmin Map Pilot   625 625 625 625
Premium 1 Package   1,250      
Advanced Lighting Package   1,900 1,900 1,050 1,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Heated front seats   580      
Rear spoiler   350      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700    
Technology Plus Package 4,737        
A -SPEC Package 1,894        
Garmin Map Pilot   581 581 581 581
Premium 1 Package   1,163      
Advanced Lighting Package   1,767 1,767 977 977
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Heated front seats   539      
Rear spoiler   326      
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651    
Options (change) 7,000 5,425 3,945 2,395 2,395
Options (change) 6,631 5,046 3,669 2,228 2,228
Destination 965 995 995 995 995
Total Price $36,065 $46,670 $58,340 $69,490 $77,090
Total Invoice $34,297 $43,474 $54,326 $64,696 $71,764

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,547
Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelILXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionS8T9T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10?, 5?, 5590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$36,065$46,670$58,340$69,490$77,090
Adjustments for Features0-1,750-5,225-3,975-5,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,065$44,920$53,115$65,515$71,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,195$20,595$27,045
Total Invoice$34,297$43,474$54,326$64,696$71,764
Adjustments for Features0-1,630-4,866-3,701-4,771
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,297$41,844$49,460$60,995$66,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,616$19,151$25,149

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20182018201820182018
ModelILXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300    
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1200$1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200    
Lane keeping assist$400    
Pedestrian detection$50    
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300
Rollover sensor$50    
Tires, run-flat $150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera$0    
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150    
Console without shifter $150$150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust   $250$250
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive$15    
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Surround sound$250  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25    
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200
Boost gauge  $75$75$75
Chronometer  $100$100$100
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125    
Interior ambient lighting$150    
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75 $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 $450$450 
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Crosswind stabilization $50$50$50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Suggestive steering $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,115$6,865$10,340$9,090$10,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,750$5,225$3,975$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,630-4,866-3,701-4,771

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20182018
ModelILXC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.8 in
Length181.9 in184.5 in
Width70.6 in71.3 in
Height55.6 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.3,418 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested265057%
Total Not Requested204043%
A -SPEC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450Yes
225/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested72558%
Total Not Requested52542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63 S

Garmin Map Pilot
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED tail lights0No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

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