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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: $40,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,623

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $36,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelILXILXCLSCLS
Trim2.0LHybridCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,900 $28,900 $71,300 $94,900
Base Invoice $25,378 $27,229 $66,309 $88,257
Technology Package 4,700 5,700    
Folding second row seats     440  
Technology Package 4,350 5,275    
Folding second row seats     409  
Options (change) 4,700 5,700 440 0
Options (change) 4,350 5,275 409 0
Destination 895 895 875 875
Total Price $32,495 $35,495 $72,615 $95,775
Total Invoice $30,623 $33,399 $67,593 $89,132

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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: $34,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,906
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelILXILXCLSCLS
Trim2.0LHybridCLS550CLS63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4111hp I4 H402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5CVT-7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10365, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,495$35,495$72,615$95,775
Adjustments for Features0-100-5,440-6,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,495$35,395$67,175$89,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$22,135
Total Invoice$30,623$33,399$67,593$89,132
Adjustments for Features0-94-5,064-6,017
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,623$33,305$62,529$83,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,682$0$20,586

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2014201420122012
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  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
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
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $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
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
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  
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Chronometer   $100
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$2,750$2,850$8,190$9,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$5,440$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-5,064-6,017

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142012
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.4,159 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 information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested191579%
Total Not Requested50021%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX Hybrid

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
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 lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested351588%
Total Not Requested50012%

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