BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2006 Lexus RC Lexus RC 2015

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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

BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,120

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $17,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,310

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $17,062

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
Model3-SeriesRC
TrimM3F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $48,900 $62,400
Base Invoice $44,680 $58,032
Premium Package 2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Navigation system 1,800  
Heated front seats 500  
Rear spoiler 0  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Navigation Package   1,760
Sunroof   1,100
Leather seating surfaces   800
Premium Package F   4,400
Polished alloy wheels   1,500
Active rear differential   1,750
Premium Package 2,455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Navigation system 1,640  
Heated front seats 455  
Rear spoiler 0  
Xenon HID headlights 635  
Navigation Package   1,627
Sunroof   1,012
Leather seating surfaces   736
Premium Package F   4,048
Polished alloy wheels   1,380
Active rear differential   1,612
Options (change) 6,525 11,310
Options (change) 5,935 10,415
Destination 695 925
Gas Tax 1,000 0
Total Price $57,120 $74,635
Total Invoice $52,310 $69,372

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation BMW 3-Series dealer quotes or Lexus RC dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,099
Model Year20062015
Model3-SeriesRC
TrimM3F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine333hp I6467hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$57,120$74,635
Adjustments for Features0-5,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$57,120$69,295
Total Invoice$52,310$69,372
Adjustments for Features0-4,963
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,310$64,409

Return to top

Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062015
Model3-SeriesRC
TrimM3F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat$40 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,050$7,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,963

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062015
Model3-SeriesRC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.3 in107.5 in
Length176.7 in184.8 in
Width69.2 in72.4 in
Height53.9 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,415 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume9.5 ft310.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested2025100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested87539%
Total Not Requested136561%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all BMW models.