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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: $51,575

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,585

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $3,012

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014201420142014
ModelRC3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,790 $37,300 $38,600 $43,400 $49,900
Base Invoice $39,796 $34,495 $35,690 $40,110 $46,090
Luxury Package 2,700        
Sunroof 1,100        
Navigation Package 1,530        
Obstacle detection, rear 500        
F Sport Package 3,985        
Adaptive cruise control 500        
Fog lights 410        
Premium Package   3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200
Sport Line   2,500 2,500 1,700 1,700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200
Steering-linked headlights   900 900    
Navigation system   2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150
Driver Assistance Package   950 950 950 950
Adaptive dampers - electrical   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Luxury Package 2,484        
Sunroof 1,012        
Navigation Package 1,416        
Obstacle detection, rear 460        
F Sport Package 3,668        
Adaptive cruise control 460        
Fog lights 376        
Premium Package   2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000
Sport Line   2,275 2,275 1,545 1,545
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090
Steering-linked headlights   820 820    
Navigation system   1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955
Driver Assistance Package   865 865 865 865
Adaptive dampers - electrical   910 910 910 910
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Options (change) 10,725 13,350 13,350 10,750 10,750
Options (change) 9,876 12,165 12,165 9,795 9,795
Destination 925 925 925 925 925
Total Price $54,440 $51,575 $52,875 $55,075 $61,575
Total Invoice $50,597 $47,585 $48,780 $50,830 $56,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328d
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,323
Model Year20152014201420142014
ModelRC3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H
TransmissionT8M6T8M6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$54,440$51,575$52,875$55,075$61,575
Adjustments for Features-8950-1,450-300-1,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,545$51,575$51,425$54,775$60,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$3,350$8,675
Total Invoice$50,597$47,585$48,780$50,830$56,810
Adjustments for Features-8320-1,338-277-1,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,765$47,585$47,442$50,553$55,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$143$0$3,111$8,007

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152014201420142014
ModelRC3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 $1300
6-speed manual $150 $150 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel$100    
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
High performance brake pads (optional)$0    
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0    
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Second-row low console$100    
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    
Infotainment 
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Text dictation $50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25    
Compass $0$0$0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250    
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750    
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100    
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50    
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,875$3,980$5,430$4,280$5,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$895$0$1,450$300$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments-8320-1,338-277-1,361

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152014
ModelRC3-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in110.6 in
Length184.8 in182.5 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height54.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.3,411 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 Requested157566%
Total Not Requested80034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested125043%
Total Not Requested167557%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested92581%
Total Not Requested21519%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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