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BMW 2-Series vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 2-Series vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $47,695

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $3,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,485

BMW 2-Series 228i   
Difference: $3,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201620162016
Model2-Series2-SeriesRCRCRC
Trim228iM235i200t300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,100 $43,100 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780
Base Invoice $30,210 $40,330 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787
Driver Assistance Package 950 950      
Premium Package 4,050 2,150      
Technology Package 2,150 2,150      
Track Handling Package 1,600        
Cold Weather Package 700 700      
Sport Line 2,200        
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0        
Driver Assistance Plus Package 700 700      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Wood trim 0 0      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
M Sport Line 800        
Sunroof   0 1,100 1,100 1,100
All Weather Package     220 220 220
Navigation Package     1,530 1,530 1,530
Luxury Package     2,990   2,700
235/40VR19     795    
F Sport Package     4,105 3,700 4,105
Adaptive cruise control     500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500 500
Painted brake calipers (optional)     300   300
Driver Assistance Package 865 865      
Premium Package 3,685 1,955      
Technology Package 1,955 1,955      
Track Handling Package 1,455        
Cold Weather Package 635 635      
Sport Line 2,000        
Dark-colored headliner (optional) 0        
Driver Assistance Plus Package 635 635      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Wood trim 0 0      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
M Sport Line 730        
Sunroof   0 1,012 1,012 1,012
All Weather Package     201 201 201
Navigation Package     1,416 1,416 1,416
Luxury Package     2,752   2,484
235/40VR19     732    
F Sport Package     3,777 3,404 3,777
Adaptive cruise control     460 460 460
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460 460
Painted brake calipers (optional)     276   276
Options (change) 14,600 7,200 12,040 7,550 10,955
Options (change) 13,280 6,545 11,086 6,953 10,086
Destination 995 995 950 950 950
Total Price $47,695 $51,295 $52,985 $51,110 $54,685
Total Invoice $44,485 $47,870 $49,232 $47,530 $50,823

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 2-Series 228i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,492
Model Year20152015201620162016
Model2-Series2-SeriesRCRCRC
Trim228iM235i200t300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4320hp I6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$47,695$51,295$52,985$51,110$54,685
Adjustments for Features0-500-695-595-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,695$50,795$52,290$50,515$54,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$1,775$0$3,750
Total Invoice$44,485$47,870$49,232$47,530$50,823
Adjustments for Features0-467-646-553-390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,485$47,403$48,586$46,977$50,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,918$1,609$0$3,456

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Features Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20152015201620162016
Model2-Series2-SeriesRCRCRC
Trim228iM235i200t300350
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0$0$0 $0
AWD   $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
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
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0$0 $0
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers   $75 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Raised top speed limiter$0$0   
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0$0$0 $0
Rear spoiler $200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0$0   
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150   
Media drive$15$15   
S Voice support$0$0   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 $75
Boost gauge  $75  
Cornering lights$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 $25
Performance meter  $150 $150
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$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,630$6,130$6,325$6,225$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$695$595$420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-467-646-553-390

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 2-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20152016
Model2-SeriesRC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.9 in107.5 in
Length174.7 in184.8 in
Width69.8 in72.4 in
Height55.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,301 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested348085%
Total Not Requested62515%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Raised top speed limiter0No
Aluminum trim100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
245/35YR18 tires200No
Total Requested35041%
Total Not Requested50059%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested062%
Total Not Requested038%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
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
Total Requested163072%
Total Not Requested62528%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assistance Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87597%
Total Not Requested253%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125040%
Total Not Requested190060%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87597%
Total Not Requested253%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested142555%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87597%
Total Not Requested253%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0Yes
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125041%
Total Not Requested182559%

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