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

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Acura TLX vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,040

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $7,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,768

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $6,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelTLXTLXC-MAX
Trim2.43.5Hybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,445 $35,320 $27,275
Base Invoice $29,584 $33,171 $26,048
Technology Package 4,055 4,055  
Navigation system     795
Door sill trim plates     95
Technology Package 3,753 3,753  
Navigation system     755
Door sill trim plates     90
Options (change) 4,055 4,055 890
Options (change) 3,753 3,753 845
Destination 920 920 875
Total Price $36,420 $40,295 $29,040
Total Invoice $34,257 $37,844 $27,768

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,915
Model Year201520152018
ModelTLXTLXC-MAX
Trim2.43.5Hybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine206hp I4290hp V6141hp I4 H
TransmissionS8T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18225/50-17
Total Price$36,420$40,295$29,040
Adjustments for Features-3,800-4,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,620$36,195$29,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,575$0
Total Invoice$34,257$37,844$27,768
Adjustments for Features-3,574-3,8510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,683$33,993$27,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,310$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201520152018
ModelTLXTLXC-MAX
Trim2.43.5Hybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control  $50
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,180$7,480$3,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,800$4,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,574-3,8510

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20152018
ModelTLXC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length190.3 in173.6 in
Width73.0 in72.0 in
Height57.0 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.3,641 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.252.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.4

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172547%
Total Not Requested196553%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested172547%
Total Not Requested196553%

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%

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