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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: $26,690

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $10,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,520

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE   
Difference: $8,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelTLTLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseType-SHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,725 $38,225 $24,120 $27,275
Base Invoice $30,991 $35,117 $23,035 $26,048
Navigation system 2,500     795
Comfort Package     1,600  
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Navigation system 2,292     755
Comfort Package     1,520  
Door sill trim plates     90 90
Options (change) 2,500 0 1,695 890
Options (change) 2,292 0 1,610 845
Destination 715 715 875 875
Total Price $36,940 $38,940 $26,690 $29,040
Total Invoice $33,998 $35,832 $25,520 $27,768

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,752
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelTLTLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseType-SHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine258hp V6286hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8225, 8?, 6100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/45-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$36,940$38,940$26,690$29,040
Adjustments for Features-1,875-2,0500-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,065$36,890$26,690$26,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$150
Total Invoice$33,998$35,832$25,520$27,768
Adjustments for Features-1,726-1,8860-2,104
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,272$33,946$25,520$25,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,674$0$144

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelTLTLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseType-SHybrid SEHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals $75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,780$5,955$3,905$6,105
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,875$2,050$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,726-1,8860-2,104

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20082018
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.3,641 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 SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested132580%
Total Not Requested32520%

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 information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

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