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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: $10,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,998

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $9,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820162016
ModelRDXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,800 $27,170 $31,770
Base Invoice $33,995 $25,948 $30,341
Technology Package 3,700    
Package 302A   2,195 2,195
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Technology Package 3,505    
Package 302A   2,085 2,085
Door sill trim plates   90 90
Options (change) 3,700 2,290 2,290
Options (change) 3,505 2,175 2,175
Destination 975 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $40,475 $30,335 $30,928
Total Invoice $38,475 $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: $7,297
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,952
Model Year201820162016
ModelRDXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine279hp 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$40,475$30,335$30,928
Adjustments for Features-2,9250-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,550$30,335$30,253
Cost Above Minimum$0$82$0
Total Invoice$38,475$28,998$29,384
Adjustments for Features-2,7800-641
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,695$28,998$28,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201820162016
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
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
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
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
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  
Media drive$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
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
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,680$2,755$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,925$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7800-641

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182016
ModelRDXC-MAX
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in104.3 in
Length184.4 in173.6 in
Width73.7 in72.0 in
Height65.0 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested167556%
Total Not Requested131544%

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 radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

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 radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested127574%
Total Not Requested45026%

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