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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $70,420

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $2,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $65,015

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $3,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
Model3-SeriesRC
TrimM3F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $56,500 $64,165
Base Invoice $52,160 $59,673
Technology Package 3,250  
Premium Package 1,900  
7-speed automated manual 2,700  
245/35ZR19 1,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
HD radio 350  
iPod integration 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 350  
Sunroof 0 1,100
Heated front seats 500  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Navigation Package   1,470
Cargo mat   105
Leather seating surfaces   800
Premium Package F   3,240
Polished alloy wheels   1,500
Technology Package 2,960  
Premium Package 1,730  
7-speed automated manual 2,455  
245/35ZR19 1,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
HD radio 315  
iPod integration 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 320  
Sunroof 0 1,012
Heated front seats 455  
Rear spoiler 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Navigation Package   1,360
Cargo mat   65
Leather seating surfaces   736
Premium Package F   2,981
Polished alloy wheels   1,380
Options (change) 11,795 8,215
Options (change) 10,730 7,534
Destination 825 975
Gas Tax 1,300 0
Total Price $70,420 $73,355
Total Invoice $65,015 $68,182

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,680
Model Year20082017
Model3-SeriesRC
TrimM3F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8467hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)14/20 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/35-19
Total Price$70,420$73,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,420$71,755
Total Invoice$65,015$68,182
Adjustments for Features0-1,487
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,015$66,695

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082017
Model3-SeriesRC
TrimM3F
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
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
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Second-row high console $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede $200
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$4,715$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,487

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082017
Model3-SeriesRC
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in107.5 in
Length181.1 in184.8 in
Width70.2 in72.4 in
Height54.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,958 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested1675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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 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%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
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 Requested92541%
Total Not Requested131559%

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