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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: $30,335

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $6,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,256

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $6,926

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelTLXTLXC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.43.5Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,000 $35,450 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $30,396 $33,664 $25,337 $29,499
Technology Package 4,050 4,050    
Package 302A     2,195 2,195
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Technology Package 3,836 3,836    
Package 302A     1,959 1,959
Door sill trim plates     85 85
Options (change) 4,050 4,050 2,290 2,290
Options (change) 3,836 3,836 2,044 2,044
Destination 950 950 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $37,000 $40,450 $30,335 $30,793
Total Invoice $35,182 $38,450 $28,256 $28,411

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,832
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,543
Model Year2017201720152015
ModelTLXTLXC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.43.5Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine206hp I4290hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionS8T9CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$37,000$40,450$30,335$30,793
Adjustments for Features-4,050-4,3500-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,950$36,100$30,335$30,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$217$0
Total Invoice$35,182$38,450$28,256$28,411
Adjustments for Features-3,851-4,1350-623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,331$34,315$28,256$27,788
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,984$468$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2017201720152015
ModelTLXTLXC-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.43.5Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300   
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
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
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper  $175$175
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  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
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 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog lights  $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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$7,280$7,580$3,230$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,050$4,350$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,851-4,1350-623

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20172015
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.3,608 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 radio50Yes
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 Requested177548%
Total Not Requested191552%

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 radio50Yes
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 Requested177548%
Total Not Requested191552%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested92554%
Total Not Requested80046%

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