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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: $71,005

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $1,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,038

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $1,462

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
Model3-SeriesRC
TrimM3F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,000 $62,805
Base Invoice $57,720 $58,408
Executive Package 4,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 0 1,100
Leather seating surfaces 0 800
LED headlights 1,900  
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Wood trim 0  
Premium Package F   3,240
Navigation Package   1,530
All Weather Package   280
Painted brake calipers (optional)   300
Executive Package 3,915  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sunroof 0 1,012
Leather seating surfaces 0 736
LED headlights 1,730  
7-speed automated manual 2,640  
Wood trim 0  
Premium Package F   2,981
Navigation Package   1,416
All Weather Package   259
Painted brake calipers (optional)   276
Options (change) 9,650 7,250
Options (change) 8,785 6,680
Destination 995 950
Total Price $72,645 $71,005
Total Invoice $67,500 $66,038

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $565
Model Year20152016
Model3-SeriesRC
TrimM3F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6467hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$72,645$71,005
Adjustments for Features-9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$71,680$71,005
Total Invoice$67,500$66,038
Adjustments for Features-8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$66,603$66,038

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20152016
Model3-SeriesRC
TrimM3F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights$50 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,630$4,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8970

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20152016
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 Weight3,595 lb.3,958 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested100053%
Total Not Requested90047%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
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 Requested132559%
Total Not Requested91541%
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%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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