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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: $32,495

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $12,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,623

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $11,638

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201220122012201220122012
ModelILXILXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0LHybridC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,900 $28,900 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $25,378 $27,229 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Technology Package 4,700 5,700            
Lighting Package     1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290 1,290
Multimedia Package     2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package     1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package     2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     720 720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key     650 650 650 650 650 650
Wood trim             0 0
AMG Leather Package               3,090
Technology Package 4,350 5,275            
Lighting Package     1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Multimedia Package     2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package     1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package     2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     669 669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key     605 605 605 605 605 605
Wood trim             0 0
AMG Leather Package               2,874
Options (change) 4,700 5,700 9,700 9,700 9,700 9,700 7,200 8,540
Options (change) 4,350 5,275 9,022 9,022 9,022 9,022 6,697 7,943
Destination 895 895 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $32,495 $35,495 $45,375 $45,795 $48,595 $49,005 $48,650 $70,045
Total Invoice $30,623 $33,399 $42,261 $42,652 $45,256 $45,637 $45,307 $65,323

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.0L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,086
Model Year20142014201220122012201220122012
ModelILXILXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0LHybridC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4111hp I4 H201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionT5CVT-7T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10365, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$32,495$35,495$45,375$45,795$48,595$49,005$48,650$70,045
Adjustments for Features0-100-2,740-2,865-4,440-4,565-3,140-3,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,495$35,395$42,635$42,930$44,155$44,440$45,510$66,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,875$23,770
Total Invoice$30,623$33,399$42,261$42,652$45,256$45,637$45,307$65,323
Adjustments for Features0-94-2,552-2,668-4,135-4,251-2,924-3,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,623$33,305$39,709$39,984$41,121$41,386$42,383$61,928
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,682$0$275$1,412$1,677$2,674$22,219

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

Model Year20142014201220122012201220122012
ModelILXILXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.0LHybridC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000       
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0  $0$0
AWD    $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0       
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150      
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200    $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125$125      
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0      
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0      
SD Card slot  $25$25$25$25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25      
Traffic + travel information$25$25      
Traffic information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Chronometer       $100
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100      
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125      
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150      
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 $100   
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300$300$300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat       $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat       $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim   $300 $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control       $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100     $100
Total Value of Features$2,325$2,425$5,065$5,190$6,765$6,890$5,465$5,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$2,740$2,865$4,440$4,565$3,140$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-2,552-2,668-4,135-4,251-2,924-3,395

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

Model Year20142012
ModelILXC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in108.7 in
Length179.1 in180.7 in
Width70.6 in69.7 in
Height55.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,911 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.2 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.0L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested191579%
Total Not Requested50021%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested351588%
Total Not Requested50012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested125068%
Total Not Requested60032%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested94081%
Total Not Requested22519%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%

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