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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: $31,415

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $9,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,266

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $8,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelTLTLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseSH-AWDHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,030 $39,580 $28,455 $32,920
Base Invoice $33,828 $37,113 $26,535 $30,699
Technology Package 3,730 3,730    
Package 302A     2,135 2,135
Technology Package 3,452 3,452    
Package 302A     1,906 1,906
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 2,135 2,135
Options (change) 3,452 3,452 1,906 1,906
Destination 895 895 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $40,655 $44,205 $31,415 $31,873
Total Invoice $38,175 $41,460 $29,266 $29,423

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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: $8,642
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,610
Model Year2014201420142014
ModelTLTLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseSH-AWDHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine280hp V6305hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVT
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$40,655$44,205$31,415$31,873
Adjustments for Features-815-3,0150-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,840$41,190$31,415$31,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$217$0
Total Invoice$38,175$41,460$29,266$29,423
Adjustments for Features-765-2,8280-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,410$38,632$29,266$28,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,222$466$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2014201420142014
ModelTLTLC-MAXC-MAX
TrimBaseSH-AWDHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,920$7,120$4,105$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$815$3,015$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-765-2,8280-623

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20142014
ModelTLC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length194.0 in173.6 in
Width74.0 in72.0 in
Height57.2 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 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 SEL

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

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