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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: $47,725

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $3,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,419

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $3,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142014201720172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRCRCRC
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150      
Premium Package 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200      
Sport Line 2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700      
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Steering-linked headlights 900 900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 500 500 500 500      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Navigation Package         1,470 1,470 1,470
Luxury Package         2,990   2,700
Sunroof         1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19         795    
F Sport Package         4,105   4,105
Adaptive cruise control         500 500 500
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500 500
Fog lights         410 410 410
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955      
Premium Package 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000      
Sport Line 2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545      
Driver Assistance Package 865 865 865 865      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090      
Steering-linked headlights 820 820          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500      
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls 475 475 475 475      
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Adaptive dampers - electrical 910 910 910 910      
Navigation Package         1,360 1,360 1,360
Luxury Package         2,752   2,484
Sunroof         1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19         732    
F Sport Package         3,777   3,777
Adaptive cruise control         460 460 460
Obstacle detection, rear         460 460 460
Fog lights         376 376 376
Options (change) 13,350 13,350 10,750 10,750 11,870 3,980 10,785
Options (change) 12,165 12,165 9,795 9,795 10,929 3,668 9,929
Destination 925 925 925 925 975 975 975
Total Price $51,575 $52,875 $55,075 $61,575 $53,000 $47,725 $54,770
Total Invoice $47,585 $48,780 $50,830 $56,810 $49,249 $44,419 $50,903

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,742
Model Year2014201420142014201720172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRCRCRC
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$51,575$52,875$55,075$61,575$53,000$47,725$54,770
Adjustments for Features-305-1,755-605-1,780-1,6250-1,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,270$51,120$54,470$59,795$51,375$47,725$53,420
Cost Above Minimum$150$0$3,350$8,675$3,650$0$5,695
Total Invoice$47,585$48,780$50,830$56,810$49,249$44,419$50,903
Adjustments for Features-281-1,619-558-1,642-1,5100-1,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,304$47,161$50,272$55,168$47,739$44,419$49,648
Cost Above Minimum$143$0$3,111$8,007$3,320$0$5,229

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2014201420142014201720172017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRCRCRC
Trim328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 $0
AWD     $1700 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850   
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0 $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel      $100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100 $100
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0 $0
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system    $0$0$0
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Second-row low console    $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175 $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50$50   
Variable intermittent wipers     $75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0    
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 $75
Boost gauge    $75  
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250 $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 $25
Performance meter    $150 $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 $900
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 $200
Metal pedals    $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100   
Synthetic leather seating surfaces     $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50$50$50
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100$100$100   
Total Value of Features$5,930$7,380$6,230$7,405$7,250$5,625$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$305$1,755$605$1,780$1,625$0$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-281-1,619-558-1,642-1,5100-1,255

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20142017
Model3-SeriesRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in107.5 in
Length182.5 in184.8 in
Width71.3 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125040%
Total Not Requested190060%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125041%
Total Not Requested182559%

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