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BMW i3 vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
BMW i3 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $40,875 BMW i3 | ||||
| Difference: $11,009 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $37,195 BMW i3 | ||||
| Difference: $10,963 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | i3 | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | Base | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $41,350 | $40,155 | $42,770 | $43,010 |
| Base Invoice | $38,220 | $37,345 | $39,776 | $39,999 |
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,500 | |||
| Tera World | 2,700 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |||
| Heated front seats | 350 | |||
| Triple-Beam LED Headlamps | 1,160 | 1,160 | ||
| F Sport Package | 4,105 | 3,700 | ||
| Navigation Package | 1,470 | 1,470 | 1,470 | |
| Luxury Package | 2,990 | 2,700 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,100 | 1,100 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 795 | 795 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
| Rear spoiler | 399 | 399 | 399 | |
| Fog lights | 410 | 410 | 410 | |
| LED headlights | 1,160 | |||
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | 2,275 | |||
| Tera World | 2,455 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |||
| Heated front seats | 320 | |||
| Triple-Beam LED Headlamps | 1,067 | 1,067 | ||
| F Sport Package | 3,777 | 3,404 | ||
| Navigation Package | 1,360 | 1,360 | 1,360 | |
| Luxury Package | 2,752 | 2,484 | ||
| Sunroof | 1,012 | 1,012 | ||
| 235/40VR19 | 732 | 732 | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | 460 | 460 | 460 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 460 | 460 | 460 | |
| Rear spoiler | 280 | 280 | 280 | |
| Fog lights | 376 | 376 | 376 | |
| LED headlights | 1,067 | |||
| Options (change) | 6,100 | 13,429 | 8,139 | 9,034 |
| Options (change) | 5,550 | 12,276 | 7,407 | 8,231 |
| Destination | 925 | 975 | 975 | 975 |
| Gas Tax | -7,500 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Price | $40,875 | $54,559 | $51,884 | $53,019 |
| Total Invoice | $37,195 | $50,596 | $48,158 | $49,205 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus RC
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,609 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,735 | ||||
| Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | i3 | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | Base | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 168hp E | 241hp I4 | 255hp V6 | 306hp V6 |
| Transmission | A1 | T8 | T6 | T8 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 100, 4 | 256, 10 | 256, 10 | 256, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 155/70-19 | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 | 235/40-19 |
| Total Price | $40,875 | $54,559 | $51,884 | $53,019 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,250 | -2,400 | -2,300 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $40,875 | $51,309 | $49,484 | $50,719 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,825 | $0 | $1,235 |
| Total Invoice | $37,195 | $50,596 | $48,158 | $49,205 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -3,014 | -2,228 | -2,135 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $37,195 | $47,582 | $45,930 | $47,070 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $1,652 | $0 | $1,140 |
Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2014 | 2017 | 2017 | 2017 |
| Model | i3 | RC | RC | RC |
| Trim | Base | 200t | 300 | 350 |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 1-speed automatic | $800 | |||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | $1300 | ||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Adaptive cruise control | $600 | $600 | $600 | |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | $850 | |||
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | $0 | $0 | ||
| Heated steering wheel | $100 | $100 | ||
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | $15 | $15 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | $350 | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | $0 | |||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Pedestrian detection | $50 | |||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Temporary spare tire | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Vehicle health reports | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo cover | $75 | |||
| Console with shifter | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Console without shifter | $150 | |||
| Second-row low console | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| Heat pump | $250 | |||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | $175 | |
| Rear wiper | $175 | |||
| Residual heat | $50 | |||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | |||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| 18 kWh battery pack | $0 | |||
| 7.2 kW onboard charger | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Carbon fiber body structure | $0 | |||
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| CD player | $125 | $125 | $125 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| In-vehicle Internet | $150 | |||
| Media drive | $15 | |||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| S Voice support | $0 | |||
| Satellite radio | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |||
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Text dictation | $50 | |||
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Analog clock | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Digital instruments | $0 | |||
| Heated mirrors | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | $250 | ||
| Large energy flow and fuel economy display | $25 | |||
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | $25 | $25 | $25 | |
| Performance meter | $150 | $150 | ||
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |||
| Tachometer | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| Center armrest(s), second row | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Door sill trim plates | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Leather seating surfaces | $900 | $900 | $900 | |
| Manual height adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Memory system, driver seat | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | $75 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Synthetic leather seating surfaces | $0 | |||
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood | $50 | $50 | $50 | |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | $1000 | |||
| Wood trim | $300 | $300 | $300 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | $500 | $500 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | $0 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,440 | $9,690 | $8,840 | $8,740 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $3,250 | $2,400 | $2,300 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -3,014 | -2,228 | -2,135 |
Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Lexus RC
| Model Year | 2014 | 2017 |
| Model | i3 | RC |
| Body | 4dr Hatch | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 101.2 in | 107.5 in |
| Length | 157.4 in | 184.8 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 72.4 in |
| Height | 62.1 in | 54.9 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,635 lb. | 3,738 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 2.4 gal. | 17.4 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.6 in | 39.0 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 54.7 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 53.9 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 0.0 in | 45.4 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 34.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.4 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 44.9 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 0.0 in | 27.3 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 2.8 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.8 ft3 | 10.4 ft3 |
Option Package Details
BMW i3
| Technology & Driver Assistance Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Adaptive cruise control, all-speed | 700 | No |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Traffic + travel information | 25 | Yes |
| Smartphone integration | 0 | No |
| In-vehicle Internet | 150 | No |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision alert | 200 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Text dictation | 50 | No |
| Pedestrian detection | 50 | No |
| Siri Eyes Free support | 0 | Yes |
| S Voice support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 725 | 43% |
| Total Not Requested | 965 | 57% |
| Tera World | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Wood trim | 300 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 250 | No |
| Upholstered instrument panel, leather | 1000 | No |
| 155/70R19 tires | 200 | No |
| 175/60R19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 1550 | 48% |
| Total Not Requested | 1650 | 52% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Boost gauge | 75 | No |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| High performance brake pads (optional) | 0 | No |
| 265/35YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| 235/40YR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 6% |
| Total Not Requested | 2950 | 94% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 825 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 60% |
| Total Not Requested | 900 | 40% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| F Sport Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive dampers - electrical | 500 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| 235/40VR19 tires | 400 | No |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | No |
| Sport front fascia (optional) | 0 | No |
| Metal pedals | 75 | No |
| Dark-colored headliner (optional) | 0 | No |
| Performance meter | 150 | No |
| Upgraded stability control | 0 | No |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | 250 | No |
| Electronic engine sound enhancement | 0 | No |
| Front sport buckets | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 2725 | 100% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 825 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive cruise control | 450 | Yes |
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | 0 | Yes |
| Automatic braking, low-speed | 200 | Yes |
| Forward collision warning | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 850 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Obstacle detection, rear | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 63% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 37% |
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | Yes |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 825 | 97% |
| Total Not Requested | 25 | 3% |
| Luxury Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | 100 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | No |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Mirror tilt-down in reverse | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | No |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 1375 | 58% |
| Total Not Requested | 1000 | 42% |
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