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

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Acura RLX vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,878

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $27,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,478

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $24,171

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420172017
ModelRLXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,450 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $44,324 $25,900 $28,765
Technology Package 6,000    
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0    
Navigation system   795 795
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Technology Package 5,430    
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0    
Navigation system   755 755
Door sill trim plates   90 90
Options (change) 6,000 890 890
Options (change) 5,430 845 845
Destination 895 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $55,345 $28,885 $27,878
Total Invoice $50,649 $27,620 $26,478

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,032
Model Year201420172017
ModelRLXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine310hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$55,345$28,885$27,878
Adjustments for Features-3,9750-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,370$28,885$27,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,532$0
Total Invoice$50,649$27,620$26,478
Adjustments for Features-3,6380-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,011$27,620$25,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,641$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201420172017
ModelRLXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Remote app$25 $25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
8 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
Media drive$15  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
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  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,130$4,155$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,975$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6380-499

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20142017
ModelRLXC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.2 in104.3 in
Length196.1 in173.6 in
Width74.4 in72.0 in
Height57.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.3 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested170064%
Total Not Requested95036%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

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