Acura ILX Acura ILX 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

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

Lowest Total Price: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $5,045

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $4,025

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006200620062006
ModelILXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $29,200 $32,950 $37,550 $38,150 $54,450
Base Invoice $26,701 $27,156 $30,644 $34,922 $35,480 $50,639
Technology Plus Package 5,000          
Power driver seat   600 600      
Sunroof Package   1,790 1,790 1,790 1,790  
Xenon HID headlights   790 790 790 790 790
Metallic paint (extra cost)   690 690 690 690 690
Folding second row seats   290 290 290 290  
Satellite radio   500 500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   680 680 680 680  
Bluetooth cell phone link   765 765 765 765 765
Telematics service, such as OnStar   820 820 820 820  
Navigation system   2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210 2,210
Technology Plus Package 4,737          
Power driver seat   558 558      
Sunroof Package   1,665 1,665 1,665 1,665  
Xenon HID headlights   735 735 735 735 735
Metallic paint (extra cost)   642 642 642 642 642
Folding second row seats   270 270 270 270  
Satellite radio   465 465 465 465 465
Heated front seats   633 633 633 633  
Bluetooth cell phone link   711 711 711 711 711
Telematics service, such as OnStar   763 763 763 763  
Navigation system   2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055 2,055
Options (change) 5,000 9,135 9,135 8,535 8,535 4,955
Options (change) 4,737 8,497 8,497 7,939 7,939 4,608
Destination 965 775 775 775 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,065 $39,110 $42,860 $46,860 $47,460 $61,480
Total Invoice $32,403 $36,428 $39,916 $43,636 $44,194 $57,322

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Acura ILX dealer quotes or Mercedes-Benz C-Class dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,760
Model Year201820062006200620062006
ModelILXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp V6228hp V6268hp V6268hp V6362hp V8
TransmissionS8M6T7M6T7T5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10?, 6?, 6?, 6?, 6320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17205/55-16225/45-17205/55-16225/40-18
Total Price$34,065$39,110$42,860$46,860$47,460$61,480
Adjustments for Features-2,8750-1,225-300-1,525-1,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,190$39,110$41,635$46,560$45,935$59,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,525$7,450$6,825$20,870
Total Invoice$32,403$36,428$39,916$43,636$44,194$57,322
Adjustments for Features-2,7350-1,141-279-1,420-1,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,668$36,428$38,775$43,357$42,774$55,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,347$6,929$6,346$19,495

Return to top

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

Model Year201820062006200620062006
ModelILXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC230 Sport SedanC280 Luxury SedanC350 Sport SedanC350 Luxury SedanC55
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300     
6-speed manual $150 $150  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 $1200 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Adaptive cruise control$600     
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150
Proximity key$250     
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200     
Blind spot warning system$200     
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100     
Forward collision warning$200     
Lane departure warning$200     
Lane keeping assist$400     
Pedestrian detection$50     
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0     
Rear side airbags     $300
Rearview camera$200     
Rollover sensor$50     
Tire-pressure monitor$75     
Wide-view rear camera$0     
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Intermittent wipers     $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75     
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25 $25
Rear spoiler     $200
Infotainment 
App support$0     
Aux input$50     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25     
HD radio$50     
Media drive$15     
Siri Eyes Free support$0     
SMS text-to-speech reader$25     
Surround sound$250    $250
Traffic + travel information$25     
Voice control for nav and audio$100     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0     
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100
Fog lights $125$125$125$125$125
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50
LED headlights$1000     
Spotter mirror(s)$50     
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Partial leather seating sufaces$450     
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50
Wood trim  $300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$6,390$3,515$4,740$3,815$5,040$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,875$0$1,225$300$1,525$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7350-1,141-279-1,420-1,399

Return to top

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

Model Year20182006
ModelILXC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in106.9 in
Length181.9 in178.4 in
Width70.6 in68.0 in
Height55.6 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.3,406 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.2 ft3

Return to top

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 audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
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 sufaces450Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested235050%
Total Not Requested234050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C230 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C280 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Luxury Sedan

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Total Requested30060%
Total Not Requested20040%
Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested115071%
Total Not Requested47529%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C55

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans
See TrueDelta's information for all Acura models.