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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: $32,670

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $38,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,787

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $35,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelILXCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.0LCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,050 $66,900 $74,100 $107,800
Base Invoice $25,517 $62,217 $68,913 $100,254
Technology Package 4,700      
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Technology Package 4,350      
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Options (change) 4,700 3,690 440 0
Options (change) 4,350 3,432 409 0
Destination 920 925 925 925
Total Price $32,670 $71,515 $75,465 $108,725
Total Invoice $30,787 $66,574 $70,247 $101,179

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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: $32,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,992
Model Year2015201620162016
ModelILXCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.0LCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine150hp I4329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10610, 14610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,670$71,515$75,465$108,725
Adjustments for Features0-6,225-7,065-11,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,670$65,290$68,400$97,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,110$31,945
Total Invoice$30,787$66,574$70,247$101,179
Adjustments for Features0-5,795-6,576-10,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,787$60,779$63,671$90,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,892$29,707

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2015201620162016
ModelILXCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.0LCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200 $1200
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400 
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power trunk closer $350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
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   
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   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $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
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0   
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot   $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
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Fog lights$125   
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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   
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$3,190$9,415$10,255$14,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,225$7,065$11,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,795-6,576-10,693

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20152016
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 drive15Yes
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
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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