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Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $57,120

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $17,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,310

BMW 3-Series M3   
Difference: $17,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelRC3-Series
TrimFM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,400 $48,900
Base Invoice $58,032 $44,680
Navigation Package 1,760  
Polished alloy wheels 1,500  
Premium Package F 4,400  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Sunroof 1,100  
Active rear differential 1,750  
Premium Package   2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Obstacle detection, rear   350
Heated front seats   500
Rear spoiler   0
Xenon HID headlights   700
Navigation system   1,800
Navigation Package 1,627  
Polished alloy wheels 1,380  
Premium Package F 4,048  
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Sunroof 1,012  
Active rear differential 1,612  
Premium Package   2,455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Obstacle detection, rear   320
Heated front seats   455
Rear spoiler   0
Xenon HID headlights   635
Navigation system   1,640
Options (change) 11,310 6,525
Options (change) 10,415 5,935
Destination 925 695
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $74,635 $57,120
Total Invoice $69,372 $52,310

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series M3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,099
Model Year20152006
ModelRC3-Series
TrimFM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine467hp V8333hp I6
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$74,635$57,120
Adjustments for Features-5,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,295$57,120
Total Invoice$69,372$52,310
Adjustments for Features-4,9630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,409$52,310

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152006
ModelRC3-Series
TrimFM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows $125
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,390$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9630

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152006
ModelRC3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in107.3 in
Length184.8 in176.7 in
Width72.4 in69.2 in
Height54.9 in53.9 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.3,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in36.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft39.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested87539%
Total Not Requested136561%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested2025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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