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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: $50,979

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $5,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelX3X3RCRC
TrimxDrive30iM40i300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $40,640 $43,570
Convenience Tier 2,850      
Driving Assistance Package 900 900    
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 750   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150 150    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 350 350    
Leather seating surfaces 1,700 1,700    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 1,000 700    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200    
Adaptive cruise control     500 500
F Sport Package     3,700 4,105
Navigation Package     1,470 1,470
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps     1,160  
Fog lights     410 410
Rear spoiler     399 399
Sunroof     1,100 1,100
Cargo mat     105 105
Luxury Package       2,700
LED headlights       1,160
Convenience Tier 2,620      
Driving Assistance Package 830 830    
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715    
Obstacle detection, rear 690   460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140 140    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 320 320    
Leather seating surfaces 1,565 1,565    
Adaptive dampers - electrical 920 645    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105    
Adaptive cruise control     460 460
F Sport Package     3,404 3,777
Navigation Package     1,360 1,360
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps     1,067  
Fog lights     376 376
Rear spoiler     280 280
Sunroof     1,012 1,012
Cargo mat     65 65
Luxury Package       2,484
LED headlights       1,067
Options (change) 12,750 8,500 9,344 12,449
Options (change) 11,730 7,825 8,484 11,341
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $56,195 $63,795 $50,979 $57,014

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,814
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,790
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelX3X3RCRC
TrimxDrive30iM40i300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine248hp I4355hp 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)245/50-19245/50-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$56,195$63,795$50,979$57,014
Adjustments for Features-7,030-7,8800-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,165$55,915$50,979$55,839
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,750$0$4,860

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelX3X3RCRC
TrimxDrive30iM40i300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Raised top speed limiter $0  
Regenerative braking$0$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150  
Media drive$15$15  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice recorder$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Metal pedals  $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
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel $300  
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,355$13,205$5,325$6,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,030$7,880$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,616-7,4110-254

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182018
ModelX3RC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.8 in107.5 in
Length185.9 in184.8 in
Width74.4 in72.4 in
Height66.0 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,151 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.3 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 Legroom36.4 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
28.7 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested91542%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested91542%

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 system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested165061%
Total Not Requested107539%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested175057%
Total Not Requested132543%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested220093%
Total Not Requested1757%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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