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

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Acura TL vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,355

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $5,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,313

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $4,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelTLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,325 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $30,384 $26,451 $30,726
Navigation system 2,000    
Package 301A   1,195 1,195
Navigation system 1,821    
Package 301A   1,067 1,067
Options (change) 2,000 1,195 1,195
Options (change) 1,821 1,067 1,067
Destination 615 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $35,940 $30,355 $30,933
Total Invoice $32,820 $28,313 $28,581

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,132
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,278
Model Year200620132013
ModelTLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine258hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,940$30,355$30,933
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$29,905$29,808
Cost Above Minimum$0$97$0
Total Invoice$32,820$28,313$28,581
Adjustments for Features0-420-1,039
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$27,893$27,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$351$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200620132013
ModelTLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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
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 
Limited-slip front 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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
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
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$3,930$4,380$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-420-1,039

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20062013
ModelTLC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in104.3 in
Length189.3 in173.6 in
Width72.2 in72.0 in
Height56.7 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.5 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.552.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested40037%

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