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BMW X5 vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X5 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,434

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $9,986

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelX5X5RCRC
Trim3.0si4.8i300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $46,200 $54,800 $40,640 $43,570
Premium Package 2,850 1,850    
Technology Package 2,600 2,600    
Cold Weather Package 900 900    
Sport Package 3,700 3,700    
HD radio 350 350    
iPod integration 400 400    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595    
All Weather Package     220 220
Navigation Package     1,470 1,470
F Sport Package     3,700 4,105
Obstacle detection, rear     500 500
Sunroof     1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler     399 399
Fog lights     410 410
Luxury Package       2,700
Premium Package 2,595 1,685    
Technology Package 2,365 2,365    
Cold Weather Package 820 820    
Sport Package 3,365 3,365    
HD radio 320 320    
iPod integration 365 365    
Proximity key 910 910    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540    
All Weather Package     201 201
Navigation Package     1,360 1,360
F Sport Package     3,404 3,777
Obstacle detection, rear     460 460
Sunroof     1,012 1,012
Rear spoiler     280 280
Fog lights     376 376
Luxury Package       2,484
Options (change) 12,395 11,395 7,799 10,904
Options (change) 11,280 10,370 7,093 9,950
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $59,420 $67,020 $49,434 $55,469

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,481
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,548
Model Year2008200820182018
ModelX5X5RCRC
Trim3.0si4.8i300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine260hp I6350hp V8241hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 10205, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19255/50-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$59,420$67,020$49,434$55,469
Adjustments for Features-4,505-4,8550-1,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,915$62,165$49,434$54,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,250$0$4,860

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Features Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2008200820182018
ModelX5X5RCRC
Trim3.0si4.8i300350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0$0
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50  
Remote app  $25$25
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
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40$40  
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Ski sack$50$50  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
iPod integration$100$100  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 $75
Compass$0$0  
Cornering lights$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 $25
Performance meter  $150$150
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
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Rear air springs, auto-leveling $350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$9,980$10,330$5,475$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,505$4,855$0$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,154-4,4760-232

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X5 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082018
ModelX5RC
Body4dr SUV2dr Coupe
Wheelbase115.5 in107.5 in
Length191.1 in184.8 in
Width76.1 in72.4 in
Height69.5 in54.9 in
Curb Weight4,983 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.1 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
21.9 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.8 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X5 3.0si

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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested175072%
Total Not Requested69028%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

Option Package Details
BMW X5 4.8i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested85066%
Total Not Requested44034%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested35070%
Total Not Requested15030%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive shocks - electrical500Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
255/50YR19 tires400No
Active stabilizer bars500No
Total Requested85046%
Total Not Requested100054%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested125046%
Total Not Requested147554%

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, power100Yes
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested177575%
Total Not Requested60025%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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)250Yes
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested135044%
Total Not Requested172556%

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