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

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BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,125

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,065

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,030

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesRCRCRC
Trim128i135i200t300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,150 $36,050 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780
Base Invoice $27,000 $33,345 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787
Navigation system 2,100 2,100      
Premium Package 4,100 3,400      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
HD radio 350 350      
iPod integration 400 400      
Proximity key 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 500 500 500
Heated front seats 500 500      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
All Weather Package     220 220 220
Navigation Package     1,530 1,530 1,530
Luxury Package     2,990 2,700 2,700
Sunroof     1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19     795 660 795
Fog lights     410 410 410
Navigation system 1,910 1,910      
Premium Package 3,730 3,095      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
HD radio 315 315      
iPod integration 365 365      
Proximity key 455 455      
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 460 460 460
Heated front seats 455 455      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
All Weather Package     201 201 201
Navigation Package     1,416 1,416 1,416
Luxury Package     2,752 2,484 2,484
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19     732 607 732
Fog lights     376 376 376
Options (change) 10,100 8,500 7,545 7,120 7,255
Options (change) 9,190 7,735 6,949 6,556 6,681
Destination 875 875 950 950 950
Total Price $40,125 $45,425 $48,490 $50,680 $50,985
Total Invoice $37,065 $41,955 $45,095 $47,133 $47,418

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,547
Model Year20102010201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesRCRCRC
Trim128i135i200t300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$40,125$45,425$48,490$50,680$50,985
Adjustments for Features0-150-2,670-4,270-2,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,125$45,275$45,820$46,410$48,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,150$0$590$2,395
Total Invoice$37,065$41,955$45,095$47,133$47,418
Adjustments for Features0-139-2,483-3,971-2,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,065$41,816$42,612$43,162$44,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,751$0$550$2,230

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Features Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20102010201620162016
Model1-Series1-SeriesRCRCRC
Trim128i135i200t300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200   
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
iPod integration$100$100   
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
USB port  $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Compass$0$0   
Cornering lights$50$50   
Headlight washers $50$50$50$50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100    
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$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$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,105$2,255$4,775$6,375$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$2,670$4,270$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-2,483-3,971-2,576

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 1-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20102016
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?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested393092%
Total Not Requested3508%

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, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested273089%
Total Not Requested35011%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

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 system600Yes
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 Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%

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 system600Yes
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 Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
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 system600Yes
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 Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested157566%
Total Not Requested80034%

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