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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: $74,995

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $50

Lowest Total Invoice: $69,704

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $751

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelRC3-Series
TrimFM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,400 $65,500
Base Invoice $58,032 $61,595
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,840  
Premium Package F 4,400  
Adaptive cruise control 500  
All Weather Package 280  
Active rear differential 1,750  
Sunroof 1,100 0
Leather seating surfaces 800 0
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Executive Package   4,100
Driving Assistance Package   500
Wood trim   0
Blind spot warning system   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,620  
Premium Package F 4,048  
Adaptive cruise control 460  
All Weather Package 259  
Active rear differential 1,612  
Sunroof 1,012 0
Leather seating surfaces 736 0
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Executive Package   3,770
Driving Assistance Package   460
Wood trim   0
Blind spot warning system   460
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Options (change) 11,670 8,550
Options (change) 10,747 7,865
Destination 925 995
Total Price $74,995 $75,045
Total Invoice $69,704 $70,455

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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: $2,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,258
Model Year20152018
ModelRC3-Series
TrimFM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8425hp I6
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19255/40-18
Total Price$74,995$75,045
Adjustments for Features0-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,995$72,905
Total Invoice$69,704$70,455
Adjustments for Features0-2,009
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$69,704$68,446

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152018
ModelRC3-Series
TrimFM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Around view cameras $500
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim$200 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
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 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,940$7,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,009

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152018
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 Weight3,958 lb.3,630 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 F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested112575%
Total Not Requested37525%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested79035%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45050%
Total Not Requested-45050%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested55023%
Total Not Requested185077%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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