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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: $48,695

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,875

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
Model3-SeriesRXRX
Trim328i350450h
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,400 $43,270 $45,695
Base Invoice $32,750 $40,457 $42,954
Navigation system 2,100    
Premium Package 3,350    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 535 535
Steering-linked headlights 800 515 515
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Proximity key 500    
HD radio 350    
iPod integration 400    
Adaptive cruise control 2,400    
Heated front seats 500    
Sunshades, second row 250    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Panoramic sunroof   1,850 500
Luxury Package   4,180 4,180
Cooled or ventilated front seats   640 640
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120
Navigation system 1,910    
Premium Package 3,050    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 492 492
Steering-linked headlights 730 473 473
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Proximity key 455    
HD radio 315    
iPod integration 365    
Adaptive cruise control 2,135    
Heated front seats 455    
Sunshades, second row 230    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Panoramic sunroof   1,703 460
Luxury Package   3,848 3,848
Cooled or ventilated front seats   589 589
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956
Options (change) 12,470 9,840 8,490
Options (change) 11,300 9,061 7,818
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $48,695 $54,105 $55,180
Total Invoice $44,875 $50,513 $51,767

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 450h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $998
Model Year200920182018
Model3-SeriesRXRX
Trim328i350450h
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp I6295hp V6259hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$48,695$54,105$55,180
Adjustments for Features0-6,860-8,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,695$47,245$46,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$44,875$50,513$51,767
Adjustments for Features0-6,405-7,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,875$44,108$43,877
Cost Above Minimum$0$231$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RX

Model Year200920182018
Model3-SeriesRXRX
Trim328i350450h
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150  
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo area partition net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Residual heat$50  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration$100  
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Media drive$15  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Tachometer$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats $75$75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Chrome-coated alloy wheels $600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$3,095$9,955$11,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,860$8,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,405-7,890

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20092018
Model3-SeriesRX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.7 in109.8 in
Length178.2 in192.5 in
Width71.5 in74.6 in
Height55.8 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,463 lb.4,223 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.8 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.0 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested197560%
Total Not Requested130040%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cooled or ventilated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested197560%
Total Not Requested130040%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

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