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Acura RDX vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,175

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $5,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,044

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $4,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelRDXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,520 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $30,303 $26,451 $30,726
Technology Package 3,100    
Package 302A   2,015 2,015
Technology Package 2,843    
Package 302A   1,798 1,798
Options (change) 3,100 2,015 2,015
Options (change) 2,843 1,798 1,798
Destination 810 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $36,430 $31,175 $31,753
Total Invoice $33,956 $29,044 $29,312

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,032
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,037
Model Year201020132013
ModelRDXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$36,430$31,175$31,753
Adjustments for Features-1,3200-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,110$31,175$31,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$97$0
Total Invoice$33,956$29,044$29,312
Adjustments for Features-1,2300-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,726$29,044$28,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$355$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201020132013
ModelRDXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
8 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Boost gauge$75  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$5,300$3,980$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2300-623

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20102013
ModelRDXC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length180.7 in173.6 in
Width73.6 in72.0 in
Height65.2 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,744 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

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