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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: $14,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,768

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $13,808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelC-MAXTLXTLX
TrimHybrid TitaniumV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $26,048 $34,374 $40,626
Navigation system 795    
Door sill trim plates 95    
Advance Package   7,550  
Navigation system 755    
Door sill trim plates 90    
Advance Package   7,152  
Options (change) 890 7,550 0
Options (change) 845 7,152 0
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $29,040 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $27,768 $42,476 $41,576

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,059
Model Year201820182018
ModelC-MAXTLXTLX
TrimHybrid TitaniumV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVTT9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$29,040$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-8,050-7,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,040$36,650$36,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$27,768$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-7,649-6,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,768$34,827$34,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$49

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820182018
ModelC-MAXTLXTLX
TrimHybrid TitaniumV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Around view cameras $500 
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  
Forward collision warning $200$200
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
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
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
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,605$10,655$9,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,050$7,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,649-6,700

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182018
ModelC-MAXTLX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.3 in109.3 in
Length173.6 in191.7 in
Width72.0 in73.0 in
Height63.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,641 lb.3,506 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
52.6 ft314.3 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 information25Yes
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested245046%
Total Not Requested286554%

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