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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: $7,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,768

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $6,489

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelC-MAXTLXTLX
TrimHybrid Titanium2.43.5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,275 $31,445 $35,320
Base Invoice $26,048 $29,584 $33,171
Navigation system 795    
Door sill trim plates 95    
Technology Package   4,055 4,055
Navigation system 755    
Door sill trim plates 90    
Technology Package   3,753 3,753
Options (change) 890 4,055 4,055
Options (change) 845 3,753 3,753
Destination 875 920 920
Total Price $29,040 $36,420 $40,295
Total Invoice $27,768 $34,257 $37,844

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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: $3,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,915
Model Year201820152015
ModelC-MAXTLXTLX
TrimHybrid Titanium2.43.5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine141hp I4 H206hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionCVTS8T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 9490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/55-17225/50-18
Total Price$29,040$36,420$40,295
Adjustments for Features0-3,800-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,040$32,620$36,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,575
Total Invoice$27,768$34,257$37,844
Adjustments for Features0-3,574-3,851
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,768$30,683$33,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,310

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Features Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820152015
ModelC-MAXTLXTLX
TrimHybrid Titanium2.43.5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
8-speed automated manual $1300 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
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, rear$250  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key$5  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights$125  
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
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $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$3,380$7,180$7,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,800$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,574-3,851

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Specifications Comparison: Ford C-MAX vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,641 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 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 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 radio50No
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 Requested172547%
Total Not Requested196553%

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 radio50No
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 Requested172547%
Total Not Requested196553%

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