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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: $49,595

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,725

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
Model3-SeriesRXRX
Trim328i350450h
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,500 $43,270 $45,695
Base Invoice $34,680 $40,457 $42,954
Navigation system 2,150    
Premium Package 1,900    
Cold Weather Package 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Adaptive cruise control 2,400    
Auto-dimming headlights 250    
App support 250    
Roof rails 100    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Convenience Package 2,350    
Obstacle detection, rear   535 535
Panoramic sunroof   1,850 500
Luxury Package   4,180 4,180
Cooled or ventilated front seats   640 640
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120
Steering-linked headlights   515 515
Navigation system 1,955    
Premium Package 1,730    
Cold Weather Package 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Adaptive cruise control 2,135    
Auto-dimming headlights 230    
App support 230    
Roof rails 90    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Convenience Package 2,140    
Obstacle detection, rear   492 492
Panoramic sunroof   1,703 460
Luxury Package   3,848 3,848
Cooled or ventilated front seats   589 589
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956
Steering-linked headlights   473 473
Options (change) 11,200 9,840 8,490
Options (change) 10,150 9,061 7,818
Destination 895 995 995
Total Price $49,595 $54,105 $55,180
Total Invoice $45,725 $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: $2,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,261
Model Year201220182018
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)180, 8?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$49,595$54,105$55,180
Adjustments for Features0-6,235-7,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,595$47,870$47,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$475$0
Total Invoice$45,725$50,513$51,767
Adjustments for Features0-5,821-7,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,725$44,692$44,464
Cost Above Minimum$0$228$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201220182018
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
Power liftgate $350$350
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 
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
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Compass$0  
Headlight washers$50  
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
Heated second row seats$200  
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$3,345$9,580$11,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,235$7,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,821-7,303

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122018
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 Headroom37.4 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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
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 wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
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 Requested207563%
Total Not Requested120037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%

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
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 wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
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 Requested207563%
Total Not Requested120037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%

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