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

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Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,295

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $65,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,437

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $60,841

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132008200820082008
ModelILXILXSLSLSLSL
Trim2.0LHybridSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,900 $28,900 $95,300 $133,200 $129,300 $187,200
Base Invoice $24,452 $27,229 $88,629 $123,876 $120,249 $174,096
Premium Package 3,300          
Technology Package 2,200 5,500        
Voice control for nav and audio     510 510 510 510
Wood trim         0 0
Premium Package 3,054          
Technology Package 2,036 5,090        
Voice control for nav and audio     474 474 474 474
Wood trim         0 0
Options (change) 5,500 5,500 510 510 510 510
Options (change) 5,090 5,090 474 474 474 474
Destination 895 895 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600 2,600 2,600
Total Price $32,295 $35,295 $97,985 $137,185 $133,285 $191,185
Total Invoice $30,437 $33,214 $91,278 $127,825 $124,198 $178,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.0L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $53,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,057
Model Year201320132008200820082008
ModelILXILXSLSLSLSL
Trim2.0LHybridSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I4111hp I4 H382hp V8510hp V12510hp V8604hp V12
TransmissionT5CVT-7T7T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10365, 10250, 8250, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$32,295$35,295$97,985$137,185$133,285$191,185
Adjustments for Features0-100-12,650-14,350-13,500-14,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,295$35,195$85,335$122,835$119,785$176,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$37,500$34,450$91,400
Total Invoice$30,437$33,214$91,278$127,825$124,198$178,045
Adjustments for Features0-94-11,784-13,371-12,580-13,457
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,437$33,120$79,494$114,454$111,618$164,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,683$0$34,960$32,124$85,094

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201320132008200820082008
ModelILXILXSLSLSLSL
Trim2.0LHybridSL550SL600SL55 AMGSL65 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  $1000$1000$1000
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100    
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200   
FWD$0$0    
RWD  $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0     
Power rear side windows$200$200    
Power trunk closer   $350 $350
Proximity key$250$250 $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500$500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera$200$200    
Side curtain airbags$350$350    
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150    
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200    
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25    
CD changer, remote  $200$200$200$200
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0    
Media drive$15$15    
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25    
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25    
USB port$25$25    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Cornering lights   $50 $50
Detailed driving style feedback $100    
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights  $125$125$125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 $300
Folding second row seats$300     
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150   
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300$-300
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$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150$150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000$1000$1000
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100    
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000$4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,240$4,340$16,890$18,590$17,740$18,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$12,650$14,350$13,500$14,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-11,784-13,371-12,580-13,457

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132008
ModelILXSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in100.8 in
Length179.1 in178.5 in
Width70.6 in71.5 in
Height55.6 in51.0 in
Curb Weight2,911 lb.4,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.2 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.4 ft37.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.410.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.0L

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45VR17 tires400No
Active noise reduction0No
Unbranded, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested245077%
Total Not Requested75023%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105073%
Total Not Requested39027%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested350090%
Total Not Requested39010%

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