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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: $52,059

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $2,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017201820182018
ModelX3X3X3X3RCRCRC
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i300350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950 $40,640 $43,570 $64,650
Driver Assistance Package 950 950 950 950      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950      
Text dictation 0 0 0 0      
Premium Package 2,050 2,050 1,750        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700      
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
LED headlights 1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900   1,160  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900        
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450     800
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500  
Adaptive cruise control         500 500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,550 2,550 2,550
F Sport Package         3,700 4,105  
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps         1,160    
Fog lights         410 410  
Rear spoiler         399 399  
Sunroof         1,100 1,100 1,100
Cargo mat         105 105 105
Luxury Package           2,700  
Premium Package F             3,240
Driver Assistance Package 875 875 875 875      
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795      
Text dictation 0 0 0 0      
Premium Package 1,885 1,885 1,610        
Dynamic Handling Package 1,195 1,290 1,290 1,290      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645      
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460      
LED headlights 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750   1,067  
Steering-linked headlights 830 830 830        
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335     736
Obstacle detection, rear         460 460  
Adaptive cruise control         460 460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.         2,355 2,355 2,355
F Sport Package         3,404 3,777  
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps         1,067    
Fog lights         376 376  
Rear spoiler         280 280  
Sunroof         1,012 1,012 1,012
Cargo mat         65 65 65
Luxury Package           2,484  
Premium Package F             2,981
Options (change) 13,600 13,700 13,400 10,750 10,424 13,529 8,295
Options (change) 12,520 12,615 12,340 9,900 9,479 12,336 7,609
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $54,645 $56,745 $57,145 $60,695 $52,059 $58,094 $73,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 sDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $619
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,007
Model Year2017201720172017201820182018
ModelX3X3X3X3RCRCRC
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i300350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6241hp I4306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$54,645$56,745$57,145$60,695$52,059$58,094$73,940
Adjustments for Features-3,205-5,255-5,255-5,5050-1,175-1,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,440$51,490$51,890$55,190$52,059$56,919$72,325
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$450$3,750$0$4,860$20,266

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2017201720172017201820182018
ModelX3X3X3X3RCRCRC
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i300350F
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   $0$0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700   
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850   
Electronic engine sound enhancement    $0$0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100   
Heated steering wheel    $100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$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$0$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system    $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0 
Hill descent control $250$250$250   
Knee airbag, driver    $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200   
Temporary spare tire    $150$150 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100   
Vehicle health reports    $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50   
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75   
Rear seat pass-through      $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250   
Second-row high console      $250
Second-row low console    $100$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers    $75  
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential      $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0   
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler      $400
Sunroof    $900$900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150   
Media drive$15$15$15$15   
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
Surround sound   $250$250$250$250
Text dictation$50$50$50$50   
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror     $75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250$250$250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 $25$25
Performance meter    $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates    $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 $900$900
Metal pedals    $75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces    $0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood    $50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede      $200
Wood trim$300$300$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$9,655$11,705$11,705$11,955$6,450$7,625$8,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,205$5,255$5,255$5,505$0$1,175$1,615
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,017-4,945-4,945-5,1790-270-188

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20172018
ModelX3RC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in107.5 in
Length183.8 in184.8 in
Width74.1 in72.4 in
Height66.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested70026%
Total Not Requested202574%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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 mirror75Yes
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 Requested150063%
Total Not Requested87537%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested90029%
Total Not Requested217571%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested125056%
Total Not Requested99044%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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