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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: $73,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,437

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $68,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelILXILXSLSL
Trim2.0LHybridSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $25,900 $28,900 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $24,452 $27,229 $96,395 $130,609
Technology Package 2,200 5,500    
Premium Package 3,300      
Wood trim       0
Technology Package 2,036 5,090    
Premium Package 3,054      
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 5,500 5,500 0 0
Options (change) 5,090 5,090 0 0
Destination 895 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $32,295 $35,295 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $30,437 $33,214 $98,570 $134,084

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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: $59,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,660
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelILXILXSLSL
Trim2.0LHybridSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I4111hp I4 H382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5CVT-7T7T7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10365, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/55-16255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,295$35,295$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-100-14,465-15,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,295$35,195$91,360$128,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$0$37,040
Total Invoice$30,437$33,214$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-94-13,473-14,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,437$33,120$85,097$119,629
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,683$0$34,532

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelILXILXSLSL
Trim2.0LHybridSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200$1200
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0   
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500$500
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera$200$200  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Power retractable hardtop  $6750$6750
Rear spoiler $200  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
iPod integration  $100$100
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0$0  
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Cornering lights  $50$50
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75$75
Neck-level heating, front seats  $150$150
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
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 - mechanical$100$100  
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable  $4000$4000
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,050$4,150$18,515$19,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$14,465$15,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-13,473-14,455

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20132012
ModelILXSL
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in100.8 in
Length179.1 in180.4 in
Width70.6 in71.5 in
Height55.6 in51.1 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 ft37.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.410.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX 2.0L

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested106574%
Total Not Requested37526%
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%

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 player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested351590%
Total Not Requested37510%

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