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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: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $44,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $40,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelILXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $75,150 $108,900
Base Invoice $26,701 $69,890 $101,277
Technology Plus Package 5,000    
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 2,250
Folding second row seats   440  
Technology Plus Package 4,737    
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 2,093
Folding second row seats   409  
Options (change) 5,000 2,690 2,250
Options (change) 4,737 2,502 2,093
Destination 965 995 995
Total Price $34,065 $78,835 $112,145
Total Invoice $32,403 $73,387 $104,365

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,570
Model Year201820182018
ModelILXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4402hp V8577hp V8
TransmissionS8T9T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10610, 14610, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,065$78,835$112,145
Adjustments for Features0-6,890-11,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$71,945$100,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$28,935
Total Invoice$32,403$73,387$104,365
Adjustments for Features0-6,414-10,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$66,973$93,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$26,909

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year201820182018
ModelILXCLSCLS
TrimBaseCLS550AMG CLS63 S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Wide-view rear camera$0  
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  
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $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
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200
Analog clock $25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Chronometer  $100
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000$1000
Wood trim $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$3,925$10,815$15,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,890$11,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,414-10,483

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz CLS

Model Year20182018
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.4,159 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

Technology Plus 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
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested434093%
Total Not Requested3507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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