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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: $41,985

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $7,029

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,780

BMW 1-Series 128i   
Difference: $6,713

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelRCRCRC1-Series1-Series
Trim200t300350128i135i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $28,885 $36,335
Luxury Package 2,990 2,700 2,700    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100    
235/40VR19 795 660 795    
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470    
All Weather Package 220 220 220    
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500   380
Rear spoiler 399 399 399    
Navigation system       2,150 2,150
BMW Assist       650 650
Cold Weather Package       700 550
Premium Package       3,400 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
App support       250 250
Heated steering wheel       190  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       350 350
Convenience Package       1,650  
Proximity key         500
Luxury Package 2,752 2,484 2,484    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012    
235/40VR19 732 607 732    
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360    
All Weather Package 201 201 201    
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460   345
Rear spoiler 280 280 280    
Navigation system       1,955 1,955
BMW Assist       590 590
Cold Weather Package       635 500
Premium Package       3,095 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500 500
App support       230 230
Heated steering wheel       175  
Satellite radio - one year subscription       320 320
Convenience Package       1,500  
Proximity key         455
Options (change) 7,884 7,459 7,594 9,890 7,130
Options (change) 7,173 6,780 6,905 9,000 6,490
Destination 975 975 975 895 895
Total Price $49,014 $51,204 $51,579 $41,985 $47,325
Total Invoice $45,493 $47,531 $47,879 $38,780 $43,720

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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: $4,384
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,258
Model Year20172017201720122012
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, 10180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$49,014$51,204$51,579$41,985$47,325
Adjustments for Features-2,645-4,245-2,7450-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,369$46,959$48,834$41,985$47,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$2,465$0$5,240
Total Invoice$45,493$47,531$47,879$38,780$43,720
Adjustments for Features-2,455-3,940-2,5480-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,038$43,591$45,331$38,780$43,628
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$2,293$0$4,848

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172017201720122012
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$100$100
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
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
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  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Compass   $0$0
Cornering lights   $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 
Aluminum trim   $100 
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$4,850$6,450$4,950$2,205$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,645$4,245$2,745$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,455-3,940-2,5480-92

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20172012
ModelRC1-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in104.7 in
Length184.8 in172.2 in
Width72.4 in68.8 in
Height54.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,209 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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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 wheel100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested147568%
Total Not Requested70032%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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 wheel100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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 Requested333084%
Total Not Requested65016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested100077%
Total Not Requested30023%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested375100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested153097%
Total Not Requested503%

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