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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: $39,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,623

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $36,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201720172017
ModelILXILXCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.0LHybridCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,900 $28,900 $67,550 $74,850 $108,900
Base Invoice $25,378 $27,229 $62,822 $69,611 $101,277
Technology Package 4,700 5,700      
Premium 1 Package     3,250    
Folding second row seats     440 440  
Technology Package 4,350 5,275      
Premium 1 Package     3,023    
Folding second row seats     409 409  
Options (change) 4,700 5,700 3,690 440 0
Options (change) 4,350 5,275 3,432 409 0
Destination 895 895 925 925 925
Total Price $32,495 $35,495 $72,165 $76,215 $109,825
Total Invoice $30,623 $33,399 $67,179 $70,945 $102,202

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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: $33,195
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,528
Model Year20142014201720172017
ModelILXILXCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.0LHybridCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4111hp I4 H329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5CVT-7T9T9T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWD
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)215/45-17205/55-16255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,495$35,495$72,165$76,215$109,825
Adjustments for Features0-100-6,475-7,215-11,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,495$35,395$65,690$69,000$98,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$3,310$32,545
Total Invoice$30,623$33,399$67,179$70,945$102,202
Adjustments for Features0-94-6,028-6,716-10,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,623$33,305$61,151$64,229$91,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,682$0$3,078$30,265

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142014201720172017
ModelILXILXCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.0LHybridCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1200
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Power trunk closer  $350  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app  $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system    $500
Sunshade, rear, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rear side airbags  $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $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
Raised top speed limiter    $0
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Rear spoiler $200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
App support   $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
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
Media drive$15$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights    $200
Analog clock  $25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Chronometer    $100
Compass  $0$0$0
Cornering lights    $50
Detailed driving style feedback $100   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
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
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
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
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100   
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling    $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Total Value of Features$3,640$3,740$10,115$10,855$15,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$6,475$7,215$11,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-6,028-6,716-10,786

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20142017
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.4,035 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
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested194080%
Total Not Requested47520%

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 information25Yes
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 Requested354088%
Total Not Requested47512%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%

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