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

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Ford C-MAX vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,040

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $15,455

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820222022
ModelC-MAXTLXTLX
TrimHybrid Titanium2.0TType S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $38,900 $53,700
Navigation system 795    
Door sill trim plates 95    
Technology Package   4,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Navigation system 755    
Door sill trim plates 90    
Technology Package   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 890 4,500 500
Options (change) 845 0 0
Destination 875 1,095 1,095
Total Price $29,040 $44,495 $55,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,882
Model Year201820222022
ModelC-MAXTLXTLX
TrimHybrid Titanium2.0TType S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionCVTT10T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9550, 13710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17235/50-18255/35-20
Total Price$29,040$44,495$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-5,310-10,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,040$39,185$44,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,575

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820222022
ModelC-MAXTLXTLX
TrimHybrid Titanium2.0TType S
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Remote app $25$25
Remote start$150 $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Curve control$50  
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key$5  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Alexa integration $0$0
App support$0  
Aux input $50$50
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Boost gauge $75$75
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Road sign information $75$75
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional)  $0
Upholstered instrument panel  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,705$9,015$14,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,310$10,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-131-209

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182022
ModelC-MAXTLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in113.0 in
Length173.6 in194.6 in
Width72.0 in75.2 in
Height63.9 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft313.5 ft3

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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
Acura TLX 2.0T

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
ELS, 550W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185070%
Total Not Requested80030%

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