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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: $30,335

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $8,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,998

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420162016
ModelRDXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,520 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $32,430 $25,948 $30,341
Technology Package 3,700    
Package 302A   2,195 2,195
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Technology Package 3,424    
Package 302A   2,085 2,085
Door sill trim plates   90 90
Options (change) 3,700 2,290 2,290
Options (change) 3,424 2,175 2,175
Destination 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $39,115 $30,335 $30,928
Total Invoice $36,749 $28,998 $29,384

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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: $6,977
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,235
Model Year201420162016
ModelRDXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$39,115$30,335$30,928
Adjustments for Features-1,8850-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,230$30,335$30,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$82$0
Total Invoice$36,749$28,998$29,384
Adjustments for Features-1,7710-641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,978$28,998$28,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201420162016
ModelRDXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
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 
Aux input$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $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 
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  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,915$3,030$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,885$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7710-641

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20142016
ModelRDXC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in104.3 in
Length183.5 in173.6 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height66.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,718 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested131552%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested122571%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested122571%
Total Not Requested50029%

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