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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: $32,670

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $73,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,787

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $67,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelILXSLSL
Trim2.0LSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $27,050 $103,650 $140,440
Base Invoice $25,517 $96,395 $130,609
Technology Package 4,700    
Wood trim     0
Technology Package 4,350    
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 4,700 0 0
Options (change) 4,350 0 0
Destination 920 875 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300 2,600
Total Price $32,670 $105,825 $143,915
Total Invoice $30,787 $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: $58,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $54,426
Model Year201520122012
ModelILXSLSL
Trim2.0LSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine150hp I4382hp V8518hp V8
TransmissionT5T7T7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10510, 10510, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$32,670$105,825$143,915
Adjustments for Features0-14,340-15,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,670$91,485$128,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$37,040
Total Invoice$30,787$98,570$134,084
Adjustments for Features0-13,357-14,339
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,787$85,213$119,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$34,532

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year201520122012
ModelILXSLSL
Trim2.0LSL550SL63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer $350$350
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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  
Side curtain airbags$350  
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  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Pandora internet radio connectivity$0  
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$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 
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  
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
Total Value of Features$3,900$18,240$19,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$14,340$15,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-13,357-14,339

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See a complete comparison of Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL

Model Year20152012
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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See a complete comparison of Acura ILX vs. Mercedes-Benz SL specs.

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 drive15Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested204084%
Total Not Requested37516%

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