The ILX splits the difference between mass-market and luxury.
It’s based on the old Honda Civic, which is a shame since the current model is a hoot to drive and has a more spacious and borderline more luxurious interior, especially in top-trim spec.
The Mazda 3 also has a bucks-up feel in most configurations and is more fun to drive than the ILX.
If cachet is crucial, the Mercedes A-Class sedan is a zippy, if pricey, gateway to prestige.
The Audi A3 offers more features for the money than the A-Class.
Stretch a little and the divine Volvo S60 might be in reach, too.
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The 2019 Acura ILX delivers some luxury car goods, but we’d spend our money on a loaded-up Honda Civic instead. |
The 2019 Audi A3 is a well-equipped entry point to luxury sedan ownership with few drawbacks. |
Safety upgrades this year make the 2019 Honda Civic as compelling as ever. |
Mercedes takes a second aim at an entry-level sedan with the A-Class, and this time hits closer to the mark. | The 2019 Volvo S60 should give the "default" German choices a real run for the money. | |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $25,900 | N/A | $19,450 | N/A | $32,500 | $35,800 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 24 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 25 MPG City / 42 MPG Hwy | 24 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 21 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | ||
| Engine | |||||
| Premium Unleaded I-4 | N/A | Regular Unleaded I-4 | N/A | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Compact Cars | N/A | Compact Cars | N/A | Compact Cars | Compact Cars |
| Style Name | |||||
| Sedan | N/A | LX Manual | N/A | A 220 Sedan | T5 FWD Momentum |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | N/A | Front Wheel Drive | N/A | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | N/A | 5 | N/A | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| Sedan | N/A | Sedan | N/A | Sedan | Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | N/A | Manual w/OD | N/A | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD |
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| 2019 Acura ILX vs. 2019 Audi A3 | 2019 Acura ILX vs. 2019 Honda Civic | 2019 Acura ILX vs. 2019 Mazda MAZDA3 | 2019 Acura ILX vs. 2019 Mercedes-Benz A Class | 2019 Acura ILX vs. 2019 Volvo S60 | |
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