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

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Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $27,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $25,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelILXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,100 $48,990 $57,590 $94,990
Base Invoice $26,701 $45,561 $53,559 $88,341
Technology Plus Package 5,000      
Driver Assistance Package   2,950 2,950 2,100
Premium 2 Package   5,370 5,370  
Lighting Package   1,290 1,290  
Leather seating surfaces   1,620 1,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   720 720  
Technology Plus Package 4,737      
Driver Assistance Package   2,744 2,744 1,953
Premium 2 Package   4,994 4,994  
Lighting Package   1,200 1,200  
Leather seating surfaces   1,507 1,507  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   670 670  
Options (change) 5,000 11,950 11,950 2,100
Options (change) 4,737 11,115 11,115 1,953
Destination 965 875 875 875
Total Price $34,065 $61,815 $70,415 $97,965
Total Invoice $32,403 $57,551 $65,549 $91,169

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,636
Model Year2018201220122012
ModelILXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine201hp I4302hp V6402hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionS8T7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10830, 14830, 14830, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/50-19255/50-19265/45-20
Total Price$34,065$61,815$70,415$97,965
Adjustments for Features0-5,920-6,270-11,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,065$55,895$64,145$86,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,250$30,775
Total Invoice$32,403$57,551$65,549$91,169
Adjustments for Features0-5,512-5,837-10,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$52,039$59,712$80,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,673$28,619

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year2018201220122012
ModelILXM-ClassM-ClassM-Class
TrimBaseML350ML550ML63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction$0   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot collision prevention $150$150$150
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention $150$150$150
Lane keeping assist$400   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection$50   
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Wide-view rear camera$0   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo area partition net $40$40$40
Cargo cover $75$75$75
Console with shifter$150   
Console without shifter $150$150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Residual heat $50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Running boards  $350 
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Chronometer   $100
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights$1000   
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, passenger seat   $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
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
Synthetic suede steering wheel   $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood trim, alternative type $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100$100 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,950$10,870$11,220$16,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,920$6,270$11,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,512-5,837-10,511

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Model Year20182012
ModelILXM-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in114.8 in
Length181.9 in189.1 in
Width70.6 in75.2 in
Height55.6 in70.7 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.24.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 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 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in38.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.3 ft336.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.371.0 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 information25No
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 detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0No
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
Total Requested376580%
Total Not Requested92520%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested224072%
Total Not Requested87528%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 830W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
AC power outlet100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
iPod integration100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested224072%
Total Not Requested87528%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML63 AMG

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system150Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Total Requested55039%
Total Not Requested85061%

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