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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: $47,795

BMW X3 xDrive28i   
Difference: $1,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelX3X3RCRC
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $37,100 $42,700 $40,640 $43,570
Premium Package 3,450 3,450    
Navigation system 2,150 2,150    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350    
Xenon HID headlights 900      
App support 250 250    
Rearview camera 400 400    
Proximity key 500      
Heated front seats 500 500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
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 3,140 3,140    
Navigation system 1,955 1,955    
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 460 460
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320    
Xenon HID headlights 820      
App support 230 230    
Rearview camera 365 365    
Proximity key 455      
Heated front seats 455 455    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
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) 9,800 8,400 7,344 7,479
Options (change) 8,925 7,650 6,644 6,769
Destination 895 895 995 995
Total Price $47,795 $51,995 $48,979 $52,044

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,189
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,640
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelX3X3RCRC
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6300hp I6241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-17245/50-18235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$47,795$51,995$48,979$52,044
Adjustments for Features-2,005-2,48000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,790$49,515$48,979$52,044
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,725$0$3,065

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelX3X3RCRC
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35i300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power liftgate $350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Sunshades, second row $125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Second-row low console  $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
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $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
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
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
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$7,405$7,880$5,400$5,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$2,480$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,851-2,29000

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122018
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

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Sunshades, second row125No
Power liftgate350No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested161564%
Total Not Requested90036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested100099%
Total Not Requested151%

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
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
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 audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested157566%
Total Not Requested80034%

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