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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: $26,690

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $9,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,520

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $8,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020182018
ModelRDXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,520 $24,120 $27,275
Base Invoice $30,303 $23,035 $26,048
Technology Package 3,100    
Comfort Package   1,600  
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Navigation system     795
Technology Package 2,843    
Comfort Package   1,520  
Door sill trim plates   90 90
Navigation system     755
Options (change) 3,100 1,695 890
Options (change) 2,843 1,610 845
Destination 810 875 875
Total Price $36,430 $26,690 $29,040
Total Invoice $33,956 $25,520 $27,768

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,481
Model Year201020182018
ModelRDXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$36,430$26,690$29,040
Adjustments for Features-3,1700-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,260$26,690$26,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$150
Total Invoice$33,956$25,520$27,768
Adjustments for Features-2,9550-2,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,001$25,520$25,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$144

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201020182018
ModelRDXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
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
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
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
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
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Boost gauge$75  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,150$2,980$5,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,170$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9550-2,104

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20102018
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.3,641 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 SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested132580%
Total Not Requested32520%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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