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Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $47,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $43,376

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelILXGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,100 $69,550 $94,950
Base Invoice $26,701 $64,682 $88,304
Technology Plus Package 5,000    
Lighting Package   1,390  
Premium 1 Package   3,830  
Driver Assistance Package   2,250 1,375
Adaptive dampers - electrical   800  
Special order charge   250  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620  
Technology Plus Package 4,737    
Lighting Package   1,293  
Premium 1 Package   3,562  
Driver Assistance Package   2,093 1,279
Adaptive dampers - electrical   744  
Special order charge   233  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507  
Options (change) 5,000 10,860 1,375
Options (change) 4,737 10,102 1,279
Destination 965 995 995
Total Price $34,065 $81,405 $97,320
Total Invoice $32,403 $75,779 $90,578

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,689
Model Year201820182018
ModelILXGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4362hp V6449hp V8
TransmissionS8T9T9
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 1080, 8830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17275/55-19295/40-21
Total Price$34,065$81,405$97,320
Adjustments for Features0-11,480-15,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$69,925$81,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,975
Total Invoice$32,403$75,779$90,578
Adjustments for Features0-10,687-14,352
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$65,092$76,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,134

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year201820182018
ModelILXGLSGLS
TrimBaseGLS450GLS550
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated / cooled cup holders, front row  $75
Power door closers  $300
Power flip-out rear side windows $125$125
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start via app $75$75
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera$200$200 
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net  $40
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Running boards  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
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  
Surround sound$250 $250
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$200
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000
Crosswind stabilization $50$50
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$4,425$15,905$19,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,480$15,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,687-14,352

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz GLS

Model Year20182018
ModelILXGLS
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in121.1 in
Length181.9 in202.0 in
Width70.6 in76.1 in
Height55.6 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.5,401 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.26.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.3 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.349.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.393.8 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
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested434093%
Total Not Requested3507%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS450

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1100100%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
iPod integration100Yes
LED headlights1000Yes
Adaptive headlights200No
Total Requested110073%
Total Not Requested40027%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Smartphone integration0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Media drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
App support0Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested159065%
Total Not Requested85035%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
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
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested115050%
Total Not Requested115050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz GLS GLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Speed limit information0No
Cross-traffic detection for collision preparation system0No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Blind spot collision prevention150No
Total Requested75039%
Total Not Requested115061%

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