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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: $41,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,437

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $37,950

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201420142014
ModelILXILXCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.0LHybridCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,900 $28,900 $72,100 $99,500 $106,500
Base Invoice $24,452 $27,229 $67,053 $92,535 $99,045
Technology Package 2,200 5,500      
Premium Package 3,300        
Folding second row seats     440    
Technology Package 2,036 5,090      
Premium Package 3,054        
Folding second row seats     409    
Options (change) 5,500 5,500 440 0 0
Options (change) 5,090 5,090 409 0 0
Destination 895 895 925 925 925
Total Price $32,295 $35,295 $73,465 $100,425 $107,425
Total Invoice $30,437 $33,214 $68,387 $93,460 $99,970

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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: $35,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,560
Model Year20132013201420142014
ModelILXILXCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.0LHybridCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4111hp I4 H402hp V8550hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5CVT-7T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10365, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$32,295$35,295$73,465$100,425$107,425
Adjustments for Features0-100-5,790-8,615-9,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,295$35,195$67,675$91,810$98,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$24,135$30,735
Total Invoice$30,437$33,214$68,387$93,460$99,970
Adjustments for Features0-94-5,390-8,018-8,389
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,437$33,120$62,997$85,442$91,581
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,683$0$22,445$28,584

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132013201420142014
ModelILXILXCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.0LHybridCLS550CLS63 AMGCLS63 AMG S
Body4dr 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
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Proximity key$250$250   
Remote app  $25$25$25
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150$150
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler $200 $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0   
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Chronometer   $100$100
Compass  $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,825$2,925$8,615$11,440$11,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$5,790$8,615$9,015
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-5,390-8,018-8,389

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20132014
ModelILXCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in113.2 in
Length179.1 in194.5 in
Width70.6 in74.1 in
Height55.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight2,911 lb.4,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.1 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 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.3 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 information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested109076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45VR17 tires400No
Active noise reduction0No
Unbranded, 360W, 7 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested245077%
Total Not Requested75023%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested354091%
Total Not Requested3509%

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