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

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Ford C-MAX vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,335

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $25,035

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,998

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $21,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXRLX
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $48,450
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $44,324
Package 302A 2,195 2,195  
Door sill trim plates 95 95  
Technology Package     6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers     0
Package 302A 2,085 2,085  
Door sill trim plates 90 90  
Technology Package     5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers     0
Options (change) 2,290 2,290 6,000
Options (change) 2,175 2,175 5,430
Destination 875 875 920
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0
Total Price $30,335 $30,928 $55,370
Total Invoice $28,998 $29,384 $50,674

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,842
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,019
Model Year201620162015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXRLX
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH310hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$30,335$30,928$55,370
Adjustments for Features0-675-4,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,335$30,253$51,095
Cost Above Minimum$82$0$0
Total Invoice$28,998$29,384$50,674
Adjustments for Features0-641-3,912
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,998$28,743$46,762
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura RLX

Model Year201620162015
ModelC-MAXC-MAXRLX
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key$5$5 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
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 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
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
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,205$4,880$8,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$4,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-641-3,912

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20162015
ModelC-MAXRLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in112.2 in
Length173.6 in196.1 in
Width72.0 in74.4 in
Height63.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft315.3 ft3

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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%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested170064%
Total Not Requested95036%

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