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

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Acura RL vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,240

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $20,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,171

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $17,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelRLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,280 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $41,560 $25,337 $29,499
Technology Package 3,620    
Package 302A   2,195 2,195
Technology Package 3,245    
Package 302A   1,959 1,959
Options (change) 3,620 2,195 2,195
Options (change) 3,245 1,959 1,959
Destination 715 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $50,615 $30,240 $30,698
Total Invoice $45,520 $28,171 $28,326

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,092
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,669
Model Year200820152015
ModelRLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$50,615$30,240$30,698
Adjustments for Features-3,5000-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,115$30,240$30,023
Cost Above Minimum$0$217$0
Total Invoice$45,520$28,171$28,326
Adjustments for Features-3,1480-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,372$28,171$27,703
Cost Above Minimum$0$468$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200820152015
ModelRLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
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 moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
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
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,205$4,705$5,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,500$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1480-623

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20082015
ModelRLC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length193.6 in173.6 in
Width72.2 in72.0 in
Height57.1 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.152.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

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

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