2021 Acura ILX trim levels explained
Base to top
$5,900
- 14 trims. $26,100 to $32,000.
- Base: FWD. Top: Sedan w/Technology/A-Spec Pkg.
All 14 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | $26,100 | $1,045 | 2.4L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 8-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Premium Pkg FWD | $28,100 | $1,045 | 2.4L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 8-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| FWD with Premium Package | $28,100 | $1,045 | 2.4L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 8-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan w/Premium Pkg | $28,100 | $1,045 | 2.4L | 201 hp | N/A | 8-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan w/Technology Package FWD | $30,000 | $1,045 | 2.4L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 8-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan w/Technology Pkg | $30,000 | $1,045 | 2.4L | 201 hp | N/A | 8-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Premium & A-SPEC Pkgs FWD | $30,100 | $1,045 | 2.4L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 8-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan w/Premium/A-SPEC Package FWD | $30,100 | $1,045 | 2.4L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 8-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| FWD with Premium and A-SPEC Package | $30,100 | $1,045 | N/A | N/A | FWD | 8-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan w/Premium/A-Spec Pkg | $30,100 | $1,045 | 2.4L | 201 hp | N/A | 8-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Technology & A-SPEC Pkgs FWD | $32,000 | $1,045 | 2.4L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 8-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan w/Technology/A-SPEC Package FWD | $32,000 | $1,045 | 2.4L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 8-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| FWD with Technology and A-SPEC Package | $32,000 | $1,045 | N/A | N/A | FWD | 8-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| Sedan w/Technology/A-Spec Pkg | $32,000 | $1,045 | 2.4L | 201 hp | N/A | 8-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
FWD to Premium Pkg: +$2,000
FWD $26,100 to Premium Pkg FWD $28,100.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Premium audio, Satellite radio, Garage door opener, Power front seats.
Sedan w/Premium Pkg to Sedan w/Technology Package: +$1,900
Sedan w/Premium Pkg $28,100 to Sedan w/Technology Package FWD $30,000.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Sedan w/Technology Pkg to Premium & A-SPEC Pkgs: +$100
Sedan w/Technology Pkg $30,000 to Premium & A-SPEC Pkgs FWD $30,100.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Sedan w/Premium/A-Spec Pkg to Technology & A-SPEC Pkgs: +$1,900
Sedan w/Premium/A-Spec Pkg $30,100 to Technology & A-SPEC Pkgs FWD $32,000.
Same specs. Equipment only.
No equipment data.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Premium & A-SPEC Pkgs FWD, $30,100.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: FWD, $26,100.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Premium Pkg FWD, $28,100.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: FWD, $26,100.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Technology & A-SPEC Pkgs FWD, $32,000.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Premium Pkg FWD, $28,100.
- Not on any trim: a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, remote start, heated rear seats, a panoramic roof.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | FWD | Premium Pkg FWD | Premium & A-SPEC Pkgs FWD | Technology & A-SPEC Pkgs FWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | N | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | N | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | N | N | S |
| Premium audio | N | S | S | S |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N |
No equipment data for 10 trims.
Cheapest trim with
- The most hp: FWD, 201 hp, $26,100.
- The best mpg: every trim, 28 mpg.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: Sedan w/Premium Pkg, Sedan w/Technology Package FWD, Sedan w/Technology Pkg, Sedan w/Premium/A-SPEC Package FWD, Sedan w/Premium/A-Spec Pkg, Sedan w/Technology/A-SPEC Package FWD, Sedan w/Technology/A-Spec Pkg.
- Dropped: Sedan w/Premium Pkg FWD, Technology Pkg FWD, Sedan w/Technology Pkg FWD, FWD with Technology Package, Sedan w/Premium/A-SPEC Pkg FWD, Sedan w/Technology/A-SPEC Pkg FWD.
- Carried over with a price: 7 trims. Median change: +$220.
| Trim | 2020 | 2021 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FWD | $25,900 | $26,100 | +$200 |
| Premium Pkg FWD | $27,880 | $28,100 | +$220 |
| FWD with Premium Package | $27,880 | $28,100 | +$220 |
| Premium & A-SPEC Pkgs FWD | $29,880 | $30,100 | +$220 |
| FWD with Premium and A-SPEC Package | $29,880 | $30,100 | +$220 |
| Technology & A-SPEC Pkgs FWD | $31,780 | $32,000 | +$220 |
| FWD with Technology and A-SPEC Package | $31,780 | $32,000 | +$220 |
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What this cannot tell you
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