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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: $31,535

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $12,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,130

Ford C-MAX Energi SEL   
Difference: $12,446

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelTLXTLXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimV6V6 A-SpecHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $25,337 $29,499
Advance Package 7,550      
Package 303A     3,000 3,000
Remote start     395  
Door sill trim plates     95 95
Advance Package 7,152      
Package 303A     2,678 2,678
Remote start     353  
Door sill trim plates     85 85
Options (change) 7,550 0 3,490 3,095
Options (change) 7,152 0 3,116 2,763
Destination 950 950 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $31,535 $31,598
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $29,328 $29,130

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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: $6,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,703
Model Year2018201820152015
ModelTLXTLXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimV6V6 A-SpecHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT9T9CVTCVT
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)225/50-18245/40-19225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$44,700$43,750$31,535$31,598
Adjustments for Features-7,500-6,5000-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,200$37,250$31,535$31,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$462$0
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$29,328$29,130
Adjustments for Features-7,127-6,1770-484
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,349$35,399$29,328$28,646
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$682$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2018201820152015
ModelTLXTLXC-MAXC-MAX
TrimV6V6 A-SpecHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Cruise control  $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$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$50
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rearview camera $200$200$200
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 
Electrically heated windshield$250   
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
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Body kit $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  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $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
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$100
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  
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Spotter mirror(s) $50$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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$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  
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$11,005$10,005$3,505$4,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,500$6,500$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,127-6,1770-484

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20182015
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.3,608 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
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
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested265050%
Total Not Requested266550%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested107545%
Total Not Requested130055%

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