2013 Acura ILX vs. Its Competition
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The Toyota Prius may seem an unlikely comparison car for the ILX, but it's priced around the same point, offers many of the same features, and, against the ILX Hybrid, offers far superior gas mileage.
The 2012 Buick Verano may be the ILX's closest natural competitor, aimed just as much at the entry-luxury market as the ILX, but with just one powertrain configuration and a somewhat more mature aesthetic.
The Camry Hybrid is actually a size up on the ILX, and can cost considerably more, but for young families looking at a hybrid sedan, might be a more useful all-around choice--with noticeably better gas mileage around town.
Lexus' HS 250h scores slightly worse on the gas mileage front than the ILX Hybrid, and offers a similar level of entry-luxury trim and features, but might appeal to those that don't enjoy Acura's styling.
Audi's A3 is also priced near the top of the ILX's range at its entry point, but offers a more refined look, Audi's brand recognition, and more dynamic performance while also adding the utility of a hatchback's cargo area.
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The 2013 Acura ILX is a balanced, if compromised, entry-level/near-luxury sedan that combines fun and style for an affordable price. | The fashionable, versatile 2012 Audi A3 is as deft for the city commute as it is at ease on the highway. | The 2012 Buick Verano is a comfortable compact sedan that feels like a luxury car but isn't priced like one. | The 2012 Lexus HS 250h offers lots of technology along with its high gas mileage, but it's not engaging to drive, nor is its level of luxury particularly spectacular. | The 2012 Toyota Camry is the most fuel-efficient way to transport the family in a traditional-looking, comfortable four-door sedan. | The 2012 Toyota Prius remains the highest-mileage car offered in the U.S., and it's a practical and capacious mid-size hatchback with room for five |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $25,900 | $27,270 | $22,585 | $37,030 | $25,990 | $23,015 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 22 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 35 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 40 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 51 MPG City / 48 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas I4 | Turbocharged Gas I4 | Gas/Ethanol 4-cyl | Gas/Electric I4 | Gas/Electric I4 | Gas/Electric I4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| - TBD - | Small Station Wagons | Compact | Mid-Size | Midsize | Midsize Cars |
| Style Name | |||||
| 4-Door Sedan 2.0L | 4-Door HB Manual FrontTrak 2.0T Premium | 4-Door Sedan | 4-Door Sedan Hybrid | 4-Door Sedan LE (Natl) | 5-Door HB One (Natl) |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| 4 | N/A | 4 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | Hatchback |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/Manual Shift | Manual | Automatic w/manual shift | Continuously variable ratio | Continuously Variable | Continuously Variable Ratio |
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