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

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Ford C-MAX vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,738

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $12,217

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,430

Ford C-MAX Energi SE   
Difference: $10,520

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXRDX
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,175 $27,175 $27,120 $30,120 $33,895
Base Invoice $23,087 $25,952 $25,900 $28,765 $31,164
Comfort Package 1,600 1,600      
Door sill trim plates 95 95 95 95  
Navigation system     795 795  
Technology Package         3,300
Comfort Package 1,520 1,520      
Door sill trim plates 90 90 90 90  
Navigation system     755 755  
Technology Package         3,026
Options (change) 1,695 1,695 890 890 3,300
Options (change) 1,610 1,610 845 845 3,026
Destination 875 875 875 875 760
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $26,745 $25,738 $28,885 $27,878 $37,955
Total Invoice $25,572 $24,430 $27,620 $26,478 $34,950

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,782
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,437
Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXRDX
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH240hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVTT5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 9100, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17235/55-18
Total Price$26,745$25,738$28,885$27,878$37,955
Adjustments for Features0-525-2,200-2,725-5,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,745$25,213$26,685$25,153$32,935
Cost Above Minimum$1,592$60$1,532$0$0
Total Invoice$25,572$24,430$27,620$26,478$34,950
Adjustments for Features0-498-2,104-2,588-4,623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,572$23,932$25,516$23,890$30,327
Cost Above Minimum$1,682$42$1,626$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXC-MAXRDX
TrimHybrid SEEnergi SEHybrid TitaniumEnergi TitaniumBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100$100 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0$0 
Proximity key  $250$250 
Remote app $25 $25 
Remote start  $150$150 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Curve control$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rollover sensor    $50
Safety key$5$5$5$5 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500 $500 
8 kWh battery pack $0 $0 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows    $275
Sunroof    $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player    $0
Navigation system  $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25 
Traffic information    $25
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Boost gauge    $75
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim    $250
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Total Value of Features$3,155$3,680$5,355$5,880$8,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$2,200$2,725$5,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-498-2,104-2,588-4,623

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20172009
ModelC-MAXRDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in104.3 in
Length173.6 in180.7 in
Width72.0 in73.6 in
Height63.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft360.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested132580%
Total Not Requested32520%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SE

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested132580%
Total Not Requested32520%

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 information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67593%
Total Not Requested507%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

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