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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: $47,615

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,284

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,985

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelX3X3RCRCRC
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $36,750 $41,050 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $34,010 $37,965 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Navigation system 2,150 2,150      
Premium Package 3,450 3,450      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Proximity key 500 500      
Rearview camera 400 400      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Heated steering wheel 190 190      
App support 250 250      
Xenon HID headlights 900        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
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
Navigation system 1,955 1,955      
Premium Package 3,140 3,140      
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 460 460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Proximity key 455 455      
Rearview camera 365 365      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Heated steering wheel 175 175      
App support 230 230      
Xenon HID headlights 820        
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
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) 9,990 9,090 7,769 7,344 7,479
Options (change) 9,100 8,280 7,037 6,644 6,769
Destination 875 875 975 975 975
Total Price $47,615 $51,015 $48,899 $51,089 $51,464
Total Invoice $43,985 $47,120 $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 xDrive28i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,414
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,340
Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelX3X3RCRCRC
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$47,615$51,015$48,899$51,089$51,464
Adjustments for Features-2,130-2,1300-1,600-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,485$48,885$48,899$49,489$51,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,400$0$590$2,465
Total Invoice$43,985$47,120$45,357$47,395$47,743
Adjustments for Features-1,968-1,9670-1,484-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,017$45,153$45,357$45,911$47,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,136$0$554$2,293

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112011201720172017
ModelX3X3RCRCRC
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i200t300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700 $1700 
RWD  $0 $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 $100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Hill descent control$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
Media drive$15$15   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Floor mats  $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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$7,505$7,505$5,375$6,975$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,130$2,130$0$1,600$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,968-1,9670-1,484-93

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112017
ModelX3RC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in107.5 in
Length183.0 in184.8 in
Width74.1 in72.4 in
Height65.4 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested166551%
Total Not Requested162549%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested136546%
Total Not Requested162554%

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 audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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 audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested147568%
Total Not Requested70032%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

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