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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: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $12,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $11,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012201220122012
ModelILXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $26,701 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Technology Plus Package 5,000            
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
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Lane departure warning   850 850 850 850 850 850
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720 720 720 720 720
Proximity key   650 650 650 650 650 650
Telematics service, such as OnStar   660 660 660 660 660 660
Wood trim           0 0
Technology Plus Package 4,737            
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
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Lane departure warning   791 791 791 791 791 791
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   669 669 669 669 669 669
Proximity key   605 605 605 605 605 605
Telematics service, such as OnStar   614 614 614 614 614 614
Wood trim           0 0
Options (change) 5,000 11,210 11,210 11,210 11,210 8,710 6,960
Options (change) 4,737 10,427 10,427 10,427 10,427 8,102 6,474
Destination 965 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $34,065 $46,885 $47,305 $50,105 $50,515 $50,160 $68,465
Total Invoice $32,403 $43,666 $44,057 $46,661 $47,042 $46,712 $63,854

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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: $11,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,411
Model Year2018201220122012201220122012
ModelILXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionS8T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$34,065$46,885$47,305$50,105$50,515$50,160$68,465
Adjustments for Features0-915-1,040-2,615-2,740-1,315-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$45,970$46,265$47,490$47,775$48,845$68,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$295$1,520$1,805$2,875$22,030
Total Invoice$32,403$43,666$44,057$46,661$47,042$46,712$63,854
Adjustments for Features0-852-969-2,435-2,552-1,225-434
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$42,814$43,088$44,226$44,490$45,487$63,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$274$1,412$1,676$2,673$20,606

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

Model Year2018201220122012201220122012
ModelILXC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
TrimBaseC250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0  $0$0
AWD   $1700$1700  
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0      
Adaptive cruise control$600      
Cruise control $150$150$150$150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200      
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100      
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Forward collision warning$200      
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane keeping assist$400      
Pedestrian detection$50      
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0      
Rollover sensor$50      
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150$150$150$150
Wide-view rear camera$0      
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      
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
App support$0      
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0      
SMS text-to-speech reader$25      
Traffic + travel information$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
Fog light, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150      
LED headlights$1000      
Spotter mirror(s)$50      
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100   
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900$900$900 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450      
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, 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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces      $0
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
Total Value of Features$5,150$6,065$6,190$7,765$7,890$6,465$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$915$1,040$2,615$2,740$1,315$465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-852-969-2,435-2,552-1,225-434

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

Model Year20182012
ModelILXC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in108.7 in
Length181.9 in180.7 in
Width70.6 in69.7 in
Height55.6 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 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 Room51.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus 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 information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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
Total Requested291562%
Total Not Requested177538%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 surfaces900No
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Lane departure warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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