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

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Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura ILX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,065

Acura ILX   
Difference: $40,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,403

Acura ILX   
Difference: $36,775

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCLSCLSCLSILX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,900 $74,100 $107,800 $28,100
Base Invoice $62,217 $68,913 $100,254 $26,701
Premium 1 Package 3,250      
Driver Assistance Package 2,800 2,800 2,800  
Folding second row seats 440 440    
Technology Plus Package       5,000
Premium 1 Package 3,023      
Driver Assistance Package 2,604 2,604 2,604  
Folding second row seats 409 409    
Technology Plus Package       4,737
Options (change) 6,490 3,240 2,800 5,000
Options (change) 6,036 3,013 2,604 4,737
Destination 925 925 925 965
Total Price $74,315 $78,265 $111,525 $34,065
Total Invoice $69,178 $72,851 $103,783 $32,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,469
Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCLSCLSCLSILX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8201hp I4
TransmissionT7T9T7S8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19215/45-17
Total Price$74,315$78,265$111,525$34,065
Adjustments for Features-5,700-6,540-10,9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,615$71,725$100,560$34,065
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,110$31,945$0
Total Invoice$69,178$72,851$103,783$32,403
Adjustments for Features-5,306-6,088-10,2040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,872$66,763$93,579$32,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,891$29,707$0

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura ILX

Model Year2016201620162018
ModelCLSCLSCLSILX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 SBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 $1200 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
8-speed automated manual   $1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Power trunk closer$350   
Proximity key$250  $250
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system  $500 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot collision prevention$150$150$150 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler  $200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150 
Media drive $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0 
SD Card slot$25$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Adaptive headlights  $200 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200 
Chronometer  $100 
Cornering lights  $50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$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$150$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 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Total Value of Features$9,865$10,705$15,130$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,700$6,540$10,965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,306-6,088-10,2040

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20162018
ModelCLSILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in105.1 in
Length194.5 in181.9 in
Width74.1 in70.6 in
Height55.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.1 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.6 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS400

Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Power decklid350No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Harman/Kardon, 610W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90046%
Total Not Requested105054%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS CLS550

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz CLS AMG CLS63 S

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Blind spot intervention150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95050%
Total Not Requested95050%

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
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
App support0Yes
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 Requested434093%
Total Not Requested3507%

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