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

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Ford C-MAX vs. Acura RSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,090

Acura RSX   
Difference: $7,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Acura RSX   
Difference: $7,035

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXRSXRSX
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELBaseType-S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $20,325 $23,845
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $18,549 $21,754
Leather seating surfaces     1,150  
Leather seating surfaces     1,047  
Options (change) 0 0 1,150 0
Options (change) 0 0 1,047 0
Destination 795 795 615 615
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $29,160 $29,738 $22,090 $24,460
Total Invoice $27,246 $27,514 $20,211 $22,369

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura RSX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,438
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,557
Model Year2013201320062006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXRSXRSX
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELBaseType-S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH155hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionCVTCVTM5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 6170, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$29,160$29,738$22,090$24,460
Adjustments for Features-5,535-6,2100-600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,625$23,528$22,090$23,860
Cost Above Minimum$97$0$0$1,770
Total Invoice$27,246$27,514$20,211$22,369
Adjustments for Features-5,172-5,7460-549
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,074$21,768$20,211$21,820
Cost Above Minimum$306$0$0$1,609

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura RSX

Model Year2013201320062006
ModelC-MAXC-MAXRSXRSX
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELBaseType-S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25  
Remote start $150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50  
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$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  
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
Cassette player   $50
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$7,305$7,980$1,770$2,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,535$6,210$0$600
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,172-5,7460-549

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura RSX

Model Year20132006
ModelC-MAXRSX
Body4dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in
Length173.6 in172.4 in
Width72.0 in67.9 in
Height63.9 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.2,735 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in52.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in34.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in51.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in46.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft316.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft316.0 ft3

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