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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: $54,440

Lexus RC 350   
Difference: $1,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $50,597

Lexus RC 350   
Difference: $2,288

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182015
ModelX3X3RC
TrimxDrive30iM40i350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Base Price $42,450 $54,300 $42,790
Base Invoice $40,160 $51,180 $39,796
Convenience Tier 2,850    
Driving Assistance Package 900 900  
Premium Tier 3,300 2,950  
Obstacle detection, rear 750   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
F Sport Package     3,985
Luxury Package     2,700
Sunroof     1,100
Navigation Package     1,530
Fog lights     410
Convenience Tier 2,620    
Driving Assistance Package 830 830  
Premium Tier 3,035 2,715  
Obstacle detection, rear 690   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
F Sport Package     3,668
Luxury Package     2,484
Sunroof     1,012
Navigation Package     1,416
Fog lights     376
Options (change) 12,750 8,500 10,725
Options (change) 11,730 7,825 9,876
Destination 995 995 925
Total Price $56,195 $63,795 $54,440
Total Invoice $52,885 $60,000 $50,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,824
Model Year201820182015
ModelX3X3RC
TrimxDrive30iM40i350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Engine248hp I4355hp I6306hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-19245/50-19235/40-19
Total Price$56,195$63,795$54,440
Adjustments for Features-6,495-7,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,700$56,450$54,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,750$0
Total Invoice$52,885$60,000$50,597
Adjustments for Features-6,112-6,9080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,773$53,092$50,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,319$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201820182015
ModelX3X3RC
TrimxDrive30iM40i350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row low console  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0 
Sunroof  $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
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
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Upholstered instrument panel $300 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,420$12,270$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,495$7,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,112-6,9080

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20182015
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.3,749 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
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
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
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
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
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested91542%

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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested175060%
Total Not Requested117540%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested220093%
Total Not Requested1757%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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