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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: $14,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,768

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $13,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXTLXC-MAX
TrimV6V6 A-SpecHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $27,275
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $26,048
Advance Package 7,550    
Navigation system     795
Door sill trim plates     95
Advance Package 7,152    
Navigation system     755
Door sill trim plates     90
Options (change) 7,550 0 890
Options (change) 7,152 0 845
Destination 950 950 875
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $29,040
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $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: $7,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,059
Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXTLXC-MAX
TrimV6V6 A-SpecHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6141hp I4 H
TransmissionT9T9CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19225/50-17
Total Price$44,700$43,750$29,040
Adjustments for Features-8,050-7,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,650$36,700$29,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$27,768
Adjustments for Features-7,649-6,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,827$34,876$27,768
Cost Above Minimum$0$49$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201820182018
ModelTLXTLXC-MAX
TrimV6V6 A-SpecHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
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, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,655$9,655$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,050$7,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,649-6,7000

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182018
ModelTLXC-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.3 in104.3 in
Length191.7 in173.6 in
Width73.0 in72.0 in
Height57.0 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,506 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
14.3 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
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
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245046%
Total Not Requested286554%

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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