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

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BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,870

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,025

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
Model3-SeriesRX
Trim328i350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $34,500 $39,075
Base Invoice $31,740 $35,363
Premium Package 3,350  
Steering-linked headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 500
Heated front seats 500  
Adaptive cruise control 2,400 1,500
iPod integration 400  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595  
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Comfort Package   1,950
Luxury Package   4,900
Premium Package 3,050  
Steering-linked headlights 730  
Navigation system 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 430
Heated front seats 455  
Adaptive cruise control 2,135 1,290
iPod integration 365  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540  
Navigation Package   2,172
Unbranded 12 speakers   94
Comfort Package   1,678
Luxury Package   4,322
Options (change) 11,545 11,425
Options (change) 10,460 9,986
Destination 825 875
Total Price $46,870 $51,375
Total Invoice $43,025 $46,224

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW 3-Series 328i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $737
Model Year20082011
Model3-SeriesRX
Trim328i350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6275hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/55-19
Total Price$46,870$51,375
Adjustments for Features0-4,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,870$47,000
Total Invoice$43,025$46,224
Adjustments for Features0-3,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,025$42,288

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082011
Model3-SeriesRX
Trim328i350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Passenger side camera $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$3,130$7,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,936

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082011
Model3-SeriesRX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in107.9 in
Length178.2 in187.8 in
Width71.5 in74.2 in
Height55.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
Total Requested255089%
Total Not Requested30011%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested230059%
Total Not Requested157541%

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