BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2018 Lexus RC Lexus RC 2015

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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: $74,995

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $50

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,704

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
Model3-SeriesRC
TrimM3F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $65,500 $62,400
Base Invoice $61,595 $58,032
7-speed automated manual 2,900  
Executive Package 4,100  
Driving Assistance Package 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sunroof 0 1,100
Leather seating surfaces 0 800
Blind spot warning system 500  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive cruise control   500
Premium Package F   4,400
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,840
All Weather Package   280
Active rear differential   1,750
7-speed automated manual 2,670  
Executive Package 3,770  
Driving Assistance Package 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505  
Sunroof 0 1,012
Leather seating surfaces 0 736
Blind spot warning system 460  
Wood trim 0  
Adaptive cruise control   460
Premium Package F   4,048
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,620
All Weather Package   259
Active rear differential   1,612
Options (change) 8,550 11,670
Options (change) 7,865 10,747
Destination 995 925
Total Price $75,045 $74,995
Total Invoice $70,455 $69,704

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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: $2,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,258
Model Year20182015
Model3-SeriesRC
TrimM3F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine425hp I6467hp V8
TransmissionS7T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$75,045$74,995
Adjustments for Features-2,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,905$74,995
Total Invoice$70,455$69,704
Adjustments for Features-2,0090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,446$69,704

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182015
Model3-SeriesRC
TrimM3F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Semi-automated parking system$500 
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 
Around view cameras$500 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Wide-view front camera$150 
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Retractable rear spoiler $400
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Total Value of Features$7,080$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0090

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,630 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
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested55023%
Total Not Requested185077%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

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%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested79035%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested112575%
Total Not Requested37525%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

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