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

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Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,295

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $40,580

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,437

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $37,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelILXILXCLSCLS
Trim2.0LHybridCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,900 $28,900 $70,700 $96,300
Base Invoice $24,452 $27,229 $65,751 $89,559
Technology Package 2,200 5,500    
Premium Package 3,300      
Technology Package 2,036 5,090    
Premium Package 3,054      
Options (change) 5,500 5,500 0 0
Options (change) 5,090 5,090 0 0
Destination 895 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $32,295 $35,295 $72,875 $99,775
Total Invoice $30,437 $33,214 $67,926 $93,034

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.0L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,234
Model Year2013201320092009
ModelILXILXCLSCLS
Trim2.0LHybridCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4111hp I4 H382hp V8507hp V8
TransmissionT5CVT-7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10365, 10480, 12480, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,295$35,295$72,875$99,775
Adjustments for Features0-100-4,565-6,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,295$35,195$68,310$93,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$25,200
Total Invoice$30,437$33,214$67,926$93,034
Adjustments for Features0-94-4,255-5,842
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,437$33,120$63,671$87,192
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,683$0$23,521

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2013201320092009
ModelILXILXCLSCLS
Trim2.0LHybridCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr 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
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Proximity key$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler $200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,300$3,400$7,865$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$4,565$6,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-4,255-5,842

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132009
ModelILXCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.4 in
Length179.1 in193.0 in
Width70.6 in73.7 in
Height55.6 in54.7 in
Curb Weight2,911 lb.4,021 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.9 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
Total Requested106574%
Total Not Requested37526%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45VR17 tires400No
Active noise reduction0No
Unbranded, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested195061%
Total Not Requested125039%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested301578%
Total Not Requested87522%

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