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Lexus RC vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,095

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,030

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $8,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelRCRCRC1-Series1-Series
Trim200t300350128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $29,400 $35,850
Base Invoice $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $27,230 $33,160
Luxury Package 2,990 2,700 2,700    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100    
235/40VR19 795 660 795    
Navigation Package 1,530 1,530 1,530    
All Weather Package 220 220 220    
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 350 350
Navigation system       2,100 2,100
Premium Package       3,700 3,400
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475 475
HD radio       350 350
iPod integration       400 400
Heated front seats       500 500
Proximity key       500 500
Xenon HID headlights       900  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       595 595
Luxury Package 2,752 2,484 2,484    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012    
235/40VR19 732 607 732    
Navigation Package 1,416 1,416 1,416    
All Weather Package 201 201 201    
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 320 320
Navigation system       1,910 1,910
Premium Package       3,365 3,095
Metallic paint (extra cost)       430 430
HD radio       315 315
iPod integration       365 365
Heated front seats       455 455
Proximity key       455 455
Xenon HID headlights       820  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       540 540
Options (change) 7,545 7,120 7,255 9,870 8,670
Options (change) 6,949 6,556 6,681 8,975 7,885
Destination 950 950 950 825 825
Total Price $48,490 $50,680 $50,985 $40,095 $45,345
Total Invoice $45,095 $47,133 $47,418 $37,030 $41,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 1-Series 128i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,535
Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelRCRCRC1-Series1-Series
Trim200t300350128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionT8T6T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$48,490$50,680$50,985$40,095$45,345
Adjustments for Features-2,720-4,320-2,8200-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,770$46,360$48,165$40,095$45,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$2,395$0$5,000
Total Invoice$45,095$47,133$47,418$37,030$41,870
Adjustments for Features-2,530-4,018-2,6230-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,565$43,115$44,795$37,030$41,639
Cost Above Minimum$0$550$2,230$0$4,609

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162016201620092009
ModelRCRCRC1-Series1-Series
Trim200t300350128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0 $0$0$0
AWD $1700   
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $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
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Tires, run-flat   $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Residual heat   $50$50
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive   $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $50$50
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
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$100  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$4,775$6,375$4,875$2,055$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,720$4,320$2,820$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,530-4,018-2,6230-231

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162009
ModelRC1-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in104.7 in
Length184.8 in171.7 in
Width72.4 in68.8 in
Height54.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,253 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested157566%
Total Not Requested80034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested5067%
Total Not Requested2533%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested303090%
Total Not Requested35010%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested273089%
Total Not Requested35011%

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