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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: $35,830

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $16,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,777

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $14,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017201720172017
ModelILXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.4LC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,900 $39,500 $52,000 $65,200 $72,800
Base Invoice $26,275 $36,735 $48,360 $60,636 $67,704
Technology Package 5,000        
A -SPEC Package 1,990        
Premium 4 Package   8,650 7,400 5,700 5,700
Heated front seats   580      
Panoramic sunroof   1,480 1,480 1,480 1,480
Rear spoiler   350      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     700    
Technology Package 4,694        
A -SPEC Package 1,868        
Premium 4 Package   8,045 6,882 5,301 5,301
Heated front seats   539      
Panoramic sunroof   1,376 1,376 1,376 1,376
Rear spoiler   326      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670 670 670
Carbon fiber rear spoiler     651    
Options (change) 6,990 11,780 10,300 7,900 7,900
Options (change) 6,562 10,956 9,579 7,347 7,347
Destination 940 925 925 925 925
Total Price $35,830 $52,205 $63,225 $74,025 $81,625
Total Invoice $33,777 $48,616 $58,864 $68,908 $75,976

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.4L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,239
Model Year20162017201720172017
ModelILXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.4LC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4241hp I4362hp V6469hp V8503hp V8
TransmissionS8T7T9T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10590, 13590, 13590, 13590, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/50-17225/45-18245/40-18245/35-19
Total Price$35,830$52,205$63,225$74,025$81,625
Adjustments for Features0-4,940-8,615-7,115-8,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,830$47,265$54,610$66,910$73,360
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,345$19,645$26,095
Total Invoice$33,777$48,616$58,864$68,908$75,976
Adjustments for Features0-4,600-8,021-6,623-7,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,777$44,016$50,843$62,285$68,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,827$18,269$24,267

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

Model Year20162017201720172017
ModelILXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim2.4LC300AMG C43AMG C63AMG C63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200$1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400  
FWD$0    
RWD $0 $0$0
AWD  $1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Power trunk closer $350$350$350$350
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25$25
Remote start via app $75$75$75$75
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225
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
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
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
Fragrance atomizer $200$200$200$200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Ionizing air filtration $50$50$50$50
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
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0    
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0    
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200    
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225$225
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$4,975$9,915$13,590$12,090$13,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,940$8,615$7,115$8,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,600-8,021-6,623-7,693

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

Model Year20162017
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 2.4L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
App support0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested389083%
Total Not Requested80017%
A -SPEC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Synthetic suede inserts450Yes
225/40VR18 tires400No
Total Requested72558%
Total Not Requested52542%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested339052%
Total Not Requested307548%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C43

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Surround sound250Yes
LED tail lights0No
Burmester, 590W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested274047%
Total Not Requested307553%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG C63

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested174040%
Total Not Requested262560%

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

Premium 4 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Power decklid350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Fragrance atomizer200No
LED tail lights0No
Handwriting recognition200No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable150No
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
LED headlights1000Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested249049%
Total Not Requested262551%

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