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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: $31,175

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $5,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,044

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $6,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTLXTLX
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.43.5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,365 $32,950 $32,000 $35,450
Base Invoice $26,451 $30,726 $30,396 $33,664
Package 302A 2,015 2,015    
Technology Package     4,050 4,050
Package 302A 1,798 1,798    
Technology Package     3,836 3,836
Options (change) 2,015 2,015 4,050 4,050
Options (change) 1,798 1,798 3,836 3,836
Destination 795 795 950 950
Gas Tax 0 -4,007 0 0
Total Price $31,175 $31,753 $37,000 $40,450
Total Invoice $29,044 $29,312 $35,182 $38,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,772
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,547
Model Year2013201320172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTLXTLX
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.43.5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH206hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionCVTCVTS8T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9100, 9490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$31,175$31,753$37,000$40,450
Adjustments for Features0-675-4,150-4,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,175$31,078$32,850$36,000
Cost Above Minimum$97$0$0$3,150
Total Invoice$29,044$29,312$35,182$38,450
Adjustments for Features0-623-3,946-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,044$28,689$31,236$34,220
Cost Above Minimum$355$0$0$2,984

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2013201320172017
ModelC-MAXC-MAXTLXTLX
TrimHybrid SELEnergi SEL2.43.5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed automated manual  $1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
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  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Second-row under-floor storage$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100$100
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
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 
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$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear wheel steering  $1500$1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,230$3,905$7,380$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$675$4,150$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-623-3,946-4,230

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20132017
ModelC-MAXTLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length173.6 in190.3 in
Width72.0 in73.0 in
Height63.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,608 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.5 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft313.2 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 TLX 2.4

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177548%
Total Not Requested191552%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested177548%
Total Not Requested191552%

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