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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: $25,738

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $10,277

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,430

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $9,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelRDXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,095 $24,175 $27,175 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $32,962 $23,087 $25,952 $25,900 $28,765
Comfort Package   1,600 1,600    
Door sill trim plates   95 95 95 95
Comfort Package   1,520 1,520    
Door sill trim plates   90 90 90 90
Options (change) 0 1,695 1,695 95 95
Options (change) 0 1,610 1,610 90 90
Destination 920 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007 0 -4,007
Total Price $36,015 $26,745 $25,738 $28,090 $27,083
Total Invoice $33,882 $25,572 $24,430 $26,865 $25,723

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,312
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,535
Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelRDXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVTCVTCVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 6?, 6100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$36,015$26,745$25,738$28,090$27,083
Adjustments for Features-1,6200-525-1,475-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,395$26,745$25,213$26,615$25,083
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,662$130$1,532$0
Total Invoice$33,882$25,572$24,430$26,865$25,723
Adjustments for Features-1,5240-498-1,411-1,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,358$25,572$23,932$25,454$23,823
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,749$109$1,631$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20152017201720172017
ModelRDXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
CVT $1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100
Proximity key$250  $250$250
Remote app  $25 $25
Remote start   $150$150
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Curve control $50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rollover sensor$50    
Safety key $5$5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150    
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150$150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500 $500
8 kWh battery pack  $0 $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding$350    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows$275    
Sunroof$900    
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100
Aux input$50    
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100$100$100
Fog lights   $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200    
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100    
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$4,400$2,780$3,305$4,255$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,620$0$525$1,475$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5240-498-1,411-1,900

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20152017
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.3,641 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
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 Energi 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%

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