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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: $31,175

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $22,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,044

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $19,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelRLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,200 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $44,098 $26,451 $30,726
Technology Package 4,150    
Package 302A   2,015 2,015
Technology Package 3,756    
Package 302A   1,798 1,798
Options (change) 4,150 2,015 2,015
Options (change) 3,756 1,798 1,798
Destination 895 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $53,245 $31,175 $31,753
Total Invoice $48,749 $29,044 $29,312

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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: $18,092
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,329
Model Year201220132013
ModelRLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$53,245$31,175$31,753
Adjustments for Features-4,0750-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,170$31,175$31,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$97$0
Total Invoice$48,749$29,044$29,312
Adjustments for Features-3,7310-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,018$29,044$28,689
Cost Above Minimum$0$355$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201220132013
ModelRLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
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
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
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  
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,630$4,555$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7310-623

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20122013
ModelRLC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length195.8 in173.6 in
Width72.7 in72.0 in
Height57.2 in63.9 in
Curb Weight4,100 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
13.8 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.852.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

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

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