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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: $27,878

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $12,042

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,478

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $10,683

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelTLTLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseSH-AWDHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,305 $38,855 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $32,856 $36,112 $25,900 $28,765
Technology Package 3,730 3,730    
Navigation system     795 795
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Technology Package 3,420 3,420    
Navigation system     755 755
Door sill trim plates     90 90
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 890 890
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 845 845
Destination 885 885 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $39,920 $43,470 $28,885 $27,878
Total Invoice $37,161 $40,417 $27,620 $26,478

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,227
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,865
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelTLTLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseSH-AWDHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6305hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$39,920$43,470$28,885$27,878
Adjustments for Features-340-2,5400-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,580$40,930$28,885$27,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$1,532$0
Total Invoice$37,161$40,417$27,620$26,478
Adjustments for Features-317-2,3620-499
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,844$38,055$27,620$25,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,211$1,641$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelTLTLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseSH-AWDHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Remote app   $25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$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  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
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$25  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,370$6,570$4,030$4,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$2,540$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-317-2,3620-499

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20112017
ModelTLC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length195.3 in173.6 in
Width74.0 in72.0 in
Height57.2 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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 TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested81537%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested81537%

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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