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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: $32,295

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $39,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,437

Acura ILX 2.0L   
Difference: $36,742

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelCLSCLSCLSILXILX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0LHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,550 $74,850 $108,900 $25,900 $28,900
Base Invoice $62,822 $69,611 $101,277 $24,452 $27,229
Premium 1 Package 3,250        
Folding second row seats 440 440      
Technology Package       2,200 5,500
Premium Package       3,300  
Premium 1 Package 3,023        
Folding second row seats 409 409      
Technology Package       2,036 5,090
Premium Package       3,054  
Options (change) 3,690 440 0 5,500 5,500
Options (change) 3,432 409 0 5,090 5,090
Destination 925 925 925 895 895
Total Price $72,165 $76,215 $109,825 $32,295 $35,295
Total Invoice $67,179 $70,945 $102,202 $30,437 $33,214

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura ILX 2.0L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $33,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,598
Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelCLSCLSCLSILXILX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0LHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine329hp V6402hp V8577hp V8150hp I4111hp I4 H
TransmissionT9T9T7T5CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 14610, 14610, 14365, 10365, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/40-18255/35-19215/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$72,165$76,215$109,825$32,295$35,295
Adjustments for Features-6,600-7,340-11,7150-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,565$68,875$98,110$32,295$35,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,310$32,545$0$2,900
Total Invoice$67,179$70,945$102,202$30,437$33,214
Adjustments for Features-6,144-6,832-10,9020-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,035$64,113$91,300$30,437$33,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,078$30,265$0$2,683

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20172017201720132013
ModelCLSCLSCLSILXILX
TrimCLS400CLS550AMG CLS63 S2.0LHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400   
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0 
Power trunk closer$350    
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Remote app$25$25$25  
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300  
Rearview camera$200  $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100  
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$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$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150 $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 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100  
App support $0$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
CD player   $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0$0
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150  
Media drive $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0  
Pandora internet radio connectivity   $0$0
SD Card slot$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$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  
Compass$0$0$0  
Cornering lights  $50  
Detailed driving style feedback    $100
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors$50    
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals  $75  
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  
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 recliner, 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$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$10,115$10,855$15,230$3,515$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,600$7,340$11,715$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,144-6,832-10,9020-94

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Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz CLS vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20172013
ModelCLSILX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.2 in105.1 in
Length194.5 in179.1 in
Width74.1 in70.6 in
Height55.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight4,035 lb.2,911 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.0 in50.2 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 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.4 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%

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 information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested109076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45VR17 tires400No
Active noise reduction0No
Unbranded, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
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
Total Requested245077%
Total Not Requested75023%

Option Package Details
Acura ILX Hybrid

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
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
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested354091%
Total Not Requested3509%

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