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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: $46,850

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $2,049

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,090

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $2,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelX3RCRCRC
Trim3.0si200t300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $38,600 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $35,510 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Premium Package 2,800      
Obstacle detection, rear 700 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
HD radio 350      
Heated front seats 500      
Navigation system 1,800      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470
Luxury Package   2,990 2,700 2,700
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795 660 795
Cargo mat   105 105 105
Rear spoiler   399 399 399
Fog lights   410 410 410
Premium Package 2,550      
Obstacle detection, rear 635 460 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430      
HD radio 315      
Heated front seats 455      
Navigation system 1,640      
Xenon HID headlights 730      
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360
Luxury Package   2,752 2,484 2,484
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732 607 732
Cargo mat   65 65 65
Rear spoiler   280 280 280
Fog lights   376 376 376
Options (change) 7,425 7,769 7,344 7,479
Options (change) 6,755 7,037 6,644 6,769
Destination 825 975 975 975
Total Price $46,850 $48,899 $51,089 $51,464
Total Invoice $43,090 $45,357 $47,395 $47,743

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,664
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,910
Model Year2008201720172017
ModelX3RCRCRC
Trim3.0si200t300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine260hp I6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$46,850$48,899$51,089$51,464
Adjustments for Features0-385-1,985-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,850$48,514$49,104$50,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$590$2,465
Total Invoice$43,090$45,357$47,395$47,743
Adjustments for Features0-357-1,841-450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,090$45,000$45,554$47,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$554$2,293

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2008201720172017
ModelX3RCRCRC
Trim3.0si200t300350
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
AWD$1700 $1700 
RWD $0 $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control$250   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$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$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear wiper$175   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200   
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Compass$0   
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Floor mats $75$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$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,540$5,925$7,525$6,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$385$1,985$485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-357-1,841-450

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082017
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 Weight4,013 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 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%

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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%

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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested157566%
Total Not Requested80034%

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