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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: $30,335

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $6,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,998

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $5,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTLTL
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELBaseType-S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,170 $31,770 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $25,948 $30,341 $30,991 $35,117
Package 302A 2,195 2,195    
Door sill trim plates 95 95    
Navigation system     2,500  
Package 302A 2,085 2,085    
Door sill trim plates 90 90    
Navigation system     2,292  
Options (change) 2,290 2,290 2,500 0
Options (change) 2,175 2,175 2,292 0
Destination 875 875 715 715
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $30,335 $30,928 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $28,998 $29,384 $33,998 $35,832

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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: $6,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,279
Model Year2016201620082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTLTL
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELBaseType-S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTT5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$30,335$30,928$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features-25-7000-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,310$30,228$36,940$38,765
Cost Above Minimum$82$0$0$1,825
Total Invoice$28,998$29,384$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features-24-6650-161
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,974$28,719$33,998$35,671
Cost Above Minimum$255$0$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura TL

Model Year2016201620082008
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTLTL
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SELBaseType-S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Active noise reduction$0$0 $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app $25  
Remote start $150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
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
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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
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
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Cassette player  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port$25$25  
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
Compass$0$0  
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 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,780$5,455$4,755$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$700$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-24-6650-161

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162008
ModelC-MAXTL
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in107.9 in
Length173.6 in189.3 in
Width72.0 in72.2 in
Height63.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft312.5 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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