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

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Ford C-MAX vs. Acura ILX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,140

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $2,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,913

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $2,648

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXILX
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $28,100
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $26,701
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Premium Package     2,000
Door sill trim plates 90 90  
Premium Package     1,895
Options (change) 95 95 2,000
Options (change) 90 90 1,895
Destination 875 875 965
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $28,140 $28,733 $31,065
Total Invoice $26,913 $27,299 $29,561

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,147
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,085
Model Year201620162018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXILX
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTS8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$28,140$28,733$31,065
Adjustments for Features0-675-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,140$28,058$30,205
Cost Above Minimum$82$0$0
Total Invoice$26,913$27,299$29,561
Adjustments for Features0-641-818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,913$26,658$28,743
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura ILX

Model Year201620162018
ModelC-MAXC-MAXILX
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
8-speed automated manual  $1300
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Remote app $25 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 
8 kWh battery pack $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,505$5,180$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-641-818

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura ILX

Model Year20162018
ModelC-MAXILX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in105.1 in
Length173.6 in181.9 in
Width72.0 in70.6 in
Height63.9 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in50.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in35.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested75045%

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