| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series 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.
Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $72,445 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $2,190 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $66,910 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $2,462 | ||
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| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | RC | 3-Series |
| Trim | F | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $62,400 | $60,100 |
| Base Invoice | $58,032 | $55,470 |
| Navigation Package | 1,760 | |
| Sunroof | 1,100 | 0 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 800 | |
| Premium Package F | 4,400 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,500 | |
| Active rear differential | 1,750 | |
| 245/35ZR19 | 1,250 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,900 | |
| Premium Package | 4,350 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 350 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| App support | 250 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Navigation Package | 1,627 | |
| Sunroof | 1,012 | 0 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 736 | |
| Premium Package F | 4,048 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,380 | |
| Active rear differential | 1,612 | |
| 245/35ZR19 | 1,140 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,640 | |
| Premium Package | 3,960 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 320 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| App support | 230 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Options (change) | 11,310 | 10,150 |
| Options (change) | 10,415 | 9,245 |
| Destination | 925 | 895 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $74,635 | $72,445 |
| Total Invoice | $69,372 | $66,910 |
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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: $845 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,212 | ||
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | RC | 3-Series |
| Trim | F | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Engine | 467hp V8 | 414hp V8 |
| Transmission | T8 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 16/25 MPG | 14/20 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 256, 10 | 180, 8 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $74,635 | $72,445 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,345 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $73,290 | $72,445 |
| Total Invoice | $69,372 | $66,910 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,250 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $68,122 | $66,910 |
Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | RC | 3-Series |
| Trim | F | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1300 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | |
| RWD | $0 | $0 |
| Accessories | ||
| Sunshade, rear, power | $225 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | $350 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Automatic seat belt presenters, front row | $100 | |
| 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 | ||
| Air-conditioned storage compartment | $50 | |
| Cargo mat | $40 | |
| Second-row high console | $250 | |
| Second-row low console | $100 | |
| Climate Control | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | |
| Rear air vents with manual controls | $150 | |
| Residual heat | $50 | |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Active rear differential | $500 | |
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Engine / Motor | ||
| Automatic start / stop | $150 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |
| Sport rocker panels (optional) | $0 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| Media drive | $15 | |
| Satellite radio | $200 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | $250 | |
| Siri Eyes Free support | $0 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $25 | |
| Voice control for external devices | $0 | |
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||
| Analog clock | $25 | |
| Compass | $0 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| LED headlights | $1000 | |
| Performance meter | $150 | |
| Power-folding mirrors | $50 | |
| Steering-linked headlights | $150 | |
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Carbon fiber trim | $200 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Folding second row seats | $300 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Metal pedals | $75 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | |
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede | $200 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,365 | $5,020 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,345 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,250 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2015 | 2012 |
| Model | RC | 3-Series |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 107.5 in | 108.7 in |
| Length | 184.8 in | 181.1 in |
| Width | 72.4 in | 70.2 in |
| Height | 54.9 in | 54.1 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,958 lb. | 3,715 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 17.4 gal. | 15.9 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 39.0 in | 38.4 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.7 in | 55.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 45.4 in | 41.8 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 34.8 in | 36.8 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 50.8 in | 51.9 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 44.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 27.3 in | 33.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10.4 ft3 | 11.1 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Lexus RC F
| Navigation Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | Yes |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 700 | 78% |
| Total Not Requested | 200 | 22% |
| Premium Package F | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Obstacle detection, front | 150 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | 15 | No |
| Carbon fiber trim | 200 | No |
| LED headlights | 250 | No |
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power | 100 | No |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| 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 | 925 | 41% |
| Total Not Requested | 1315 | 59% |
Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3
| 245/35ZR19 tires | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 245/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 350 | Yes |
| 265/35ZR19 tires | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 350 | 47% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 53% |
| 7-speed automated manual | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| 7-speed automated manual | 0 | Yes |
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | 100 | Yes |
| Launch control | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Total Not Requested | 100 | 50% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Sunshade, rear, power | 225 | No |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 250 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Media drive, large | 15 | No |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 2825 | 88% |
| Total Not Requested | 390 | 12% |
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