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BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $43,570

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $5,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620182018
ModelX3RCRC
Trim3.0i300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,800 $40,640 $43,570
Premium Package 1,800    
Obstacle detection, rear 700 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Heated front seats 500    
Navigation system 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470
Luxury Package   2,700 2,700
Sunroof   1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   660 795
Cargo mat   105 105
Rear spoiler   399 399
Fog lights   410 410
Premium Package 1,640    
Obstacle detection, rear 635 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430    
Heated front seats 455    
Navigation system 1,640    
Xenon HID headlights 730    
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360
Luxury Package   2,484 2,484
Sunroof   1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   607 732
Cargo mat   65 65
Rear spoiler   280 280
Fog lights   376 376
Options (change) 6,075 7,344 7,479
Options (change) 5,530 6,644 6,769
Destination 695 995 995
Total Price $43,570 $48,979 $52,044

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 3.0i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,549
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,390
Model Year200620182018
ModelX3RCRC
Trim3.0i300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine225hp I6241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$43,570$48,979$52,044
Adjustments for Features0-860-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,570$48,119$51,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,065

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year200620182018
ModelX3RCRC
Trim3.0i300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo organizer$100  
Roof rails$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Floor mats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,490$6,350$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$860$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-134-128

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062018
ModelX3RC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.1 in107.5 in
Length179.7 in184.8 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height66.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,024 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested122556%
Total Not Requested95044%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested142560%
Total Not Requested95040%

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