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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: $33,940

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $39,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,283

Acura ILX 2.4L   
Difference: $36,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelILXCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.4LCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,990 $65,990 $73,200 $106,550
Base Invoice $26,597 $61,371 $68,076 $99,092
Technology Package 5,000      
Driver Assistance Package   2,800 2,800 2,800
Premium 1 Package   3,250    
Folding second row seats   440 440  
Technology Package 4,736      
Driver Assistance Package   2,604 2,604 2,604
Premium 1 Package   3,023    
Folding second row seats   409 409  
Options (change) 5,000 6,490 3,240 2,800
Options (change) 4,736 6,036 3,013 2,604
Destination 950 925 925 925
Total Price $33,940 $73,405 $77,365 $110,275
Total Invoice $32,283 $68,332 $72,014 $102,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.4L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,743
Model Year2017201520152015
ModelILXCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.4LCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionS8T7T9T7
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$33,940$73,405$77,365$110,275
Adjustments for Features0-5,700-6,440-10,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,940$67,705$70,925$99,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,220$31,755
Total Invoice$32,283$68,332$72,014$102,621
Adjustments for Features0-5,306-5,995-10,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,283$63,026$66,019$92,557
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,993$29,531

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year2017201520152015
ModelILXCLSCLSCLS
Trim2.4LCLS400CLS550CLS63 AMG S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300   
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   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
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, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200$200  
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Wide-view rear camera$0   
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$0
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive$15 $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25
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
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
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 seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals   $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
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 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$4,165$9,865$10,605$14,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,700$6,440$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,306-5,995-10,064

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20172015
ModelILXCLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in113.2 in
Length181.9 in194.5 in
Width70.6 in74.1 in
Height55.6 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.4,035 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in36.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 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 Room51.7 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.4L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
App support0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested434093%
Total Not Requested3507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%
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%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS63 AMG S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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