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

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Ford C-MAX vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,415

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $8,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,266

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $7,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTLTL
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,455 $32,920 $35,305 $38,855
Base Invoice $26,535 $30,699 $32,856 $36,112
Package 302A 2,135 2,135    
Technology Package     3,730 3,730
Package 302A 1,906 1,906    
Technology Package     3,420 3,420
Options (change) 2,135 2,135 3,730 3,730
Options (change) 1,906 1,906 3,420 3,420
Destination 825 825 885 885
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $31,415 $31,873 $39,920 $43,470
Total Invoice $29,266 $29,423 $37,161 $40,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,032
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,719
Model Year2014201420112011
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTLTL
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17245/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$31,415$31,873$39,920$43,470
Adjustments for Features0-675-690-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,415$31,198$39,230$40,580
Cost Above Minimum$217$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$29,266$29,423$37,161$40,417
Adjustments for Features0-623-642-2,687
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,266$28,800$36,519$37,730
Cost Above Minimum$466$0$0$1,211

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura TL

Model Year2014201420112011
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTLTL
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote app $25  
Remote start $150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Curve control$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo net  $40$40
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential   $500
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger $500  
8 kWh battery pack $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,130$4,805$4,820$7,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$690$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-623-642-2,687

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura TL

Model Year20142011
ModelC-MAXTL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length173.6 in195.3 in
Width72.0 in74.0 in
Height63.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,709 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft313.1 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 radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

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 radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested87551%
Total Not Requested85049%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested81537%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested81537%

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