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BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,270

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $9,824

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
Model1-Series1-SeriesRCRC
Trim128i135i300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $28,600 $34,900 $40,640 $43,570
Premium Package 3,700 3,400    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500    
iPod integration 400 400    
Proximity key 500 500    
HD radio 350 350    
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 500 500
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
All Weather Package     220 220
Navigation Package     1,470 1,470
Luxury Package     2,700 2,700
Sunroof     1,100 1,100
235/40VR19     660 795
Rear spoiler     399 399
Fog lights     410 410
Premium Package 3,365 3,095    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455    
iPod integration 365 365    
Proximity key 455 455    
HD radio 315 315    
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 460 460
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
All Weather Package     201 201
Navigation Package     1,360 1,360
Luxury Package     2,484 2,484
Sunroof     1,012 1,012
235/40VR19     607 732
Rear spoiler     280 280
Fog lights     376 376
Options (change) 9,845 8,745 7,459 7,594
Options (change) 8,955 7,955 6,780 6,905
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $39,270 $44,470 $49,094 $52,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 1-Series 128i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,789
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,976
Model Year2008200820182018
Model1-Series1-SeriesRCRC
Trim128i135i300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$39,270$44,470$49,094$52,159
Adjustments for Features0-250-3,035-3,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,270$44,220$46,059$49,124
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,950$0$3,065

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2008200820182018
Model1-Series1-SeriesRCRC
Trim128i135i300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Residual heat$50$50  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,040$2,290$5,075$5,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$3,035$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-481-460

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082018
Model1-SeriesRC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.7 in107.5 in
Length171.7 in184.8 in
Width68.8 in72.4 in
Height56.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,253 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume10.0 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested303090%
Total Not Requested35010%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested273089%
Total Not Requested35011%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested157566%
Total Not Requested80034%

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