Amongst entry-level luxury sedans, the Buick Verano is probably the closest competitor for the ILX in price and options, but it feels like a slightly more mature vehicle for shoppers even more concerned with comfort.
The Audi A3 and Mercedes-Benz CLA both cost slightly more than the ILX, but both offer a more robust suite of available options, drivetrains, and generally better driving dynamics.
However, well-equipped models of either easily exceed $40,000, which makes them less of a bargain.
The Lexus CT 200h offers the reliability and hybrid drivetrain that might be missed from the now-absent ILX Hybrid, though it's only available as a hatchback.
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The 2015 Acura ILX is a well-rounded compact premium sedan for those who want features and comfort, but don't mind sacrificing performance. |
The 2015 Audi A3 and S3 put more pressure on "premium" small sedans, with real prestige in their badges and real potential in their spec sheets. |
The 2015 Buick Verano may not be much of a sports sedan, but it certainly delivers in the category of comfort. |
The 2015 CLA is a small Mercedes done right, with enough of the brand's style and refinement mixed with a dash of youthfulness. |
| MSRP From | |||
| $27,050 | $29,900 | $21,065 | $31,500 |
| Gas Mileage | |||
| 22 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 43 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy | 23 MPG City / 38 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||
| Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Gas/4-cyl | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
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| Compact Cars | Subcompact Cars | Compact | Subcompact Cars |
| Style Name | |||
| 4-Door Sedan 2.0L | 4-Door Sedan FWD 1.8T Premium | 4-Door Sedan w/1SV | 4-Door Sedan CLA 250 FWD |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||
| N/A | N/A | 4 | N/A |
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| Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||
| Automatic w/OD | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/Manual Shift | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD |
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| 2015 Acura ILX vs. 2015 Audi A3 | 2015 Acura ILX vs. 2015 Buick Verano | 2015 Acura ILX vs. 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLA Class | |
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