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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: $32,495

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $39,409

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,623

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $36,393

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelILXILXCLSCLS
Trim2.0LHybridCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,900 $28,900 $64,900 $86,600
Base Invoice $25,378 $27,229 $60,357 $80,538
Technology Package 4,700 5,700    
Lighting Package     1,220 1,220
Satellite radio     699 699
Proximity key     1,080 1,080
Navigation system     1,240 1,240
Heated front seats     690  
Technology Package 4,350 5,275    
Lighting Package     1,135 1,135
Satellite radio     650 650
Proximity key     1,004 1,004
Navigation system     1,153 1,153
Heated front seats     642  
Options (change) 4,700 5,700 4,929 4,239
Options (change) 4,350 5,275 4,584 3,942
Destination 895 895 775 775
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,700
Total Price $32,495 $35,495 $71,904 $93,314
Total Invoice $30,623 $33,399 $67,016 $86,955

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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: $35,109
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,385
Model Year2014201420062006
ModelILXILXCLSCLS
Trim2.0LHybridCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4111hp I4 H302hp V8469hp V8
TransmissionT5CVT-7T7T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10365, 10?, 9480, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,495$35,495$71,904$93,314
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,300-5,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,495$35,245$67,604$88,064
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,750$0$20,460
Total Invoice$30,623$33,399$67,016$86,955
Adjustments for Features0-235-4,008-4,892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,623$33,164$63,008$82,063
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,541$0$19,055

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2014201420062006
ModelILXILXCLSCLS
Trim2.0LHybridCLS500CLS55 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  $1000
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200 
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
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 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300   
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
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 inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
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$2,640$2,890$6,940$7,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,300$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-235-4,008-4,892

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142006
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.3,813 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.2 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 ft315.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.0L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested192580%
Total Not Requested49020%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested352588%
Total Not Requested49012%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS500

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS55 AMG

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%

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