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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: $71,925

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $530

Lowest Total Invoice: $66,883

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $12

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162010
ModelRC3-Series
TrimFM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $62,805 $58,400
Base Invoice $58,408 $53,910
Navigation Package 1,530  
Sunroof 1,100 0
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Premium Package F 3,240  
Polished alloy wheels 1,500  
245/35ZR19   1,200
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Technology Package   3,250
Premium Package   2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Rear spoiler   0
Heated front seats   500
iPod integration   400
Obstacle detection, rear   380
HD radio   350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation Package 1,416  
Sunroof 1,012 0
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Premium Package F 2,981  
Polished alloy wheels 1,380  
245/35ZR19   1,090
7-speed automated manual   2,640
Technology Package   2,960
Premium Package   1,820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Rear spoiler   0
Heated front seats   455
iPod integration   365
Obstacle detection, rear   345
HD radio   315
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 8,170 11,880
Options (change) 7,525 10,810
Destination 950 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $71,925 $72,455
Total Invoice $66,883 $66,895

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,146
Model Year20162010
ModelRC3-Series
TrimFM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine467hp V8414hp V8
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$71,925$72,455
Adjustments for Features-1,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,705$72,455
Total Invoice$66,883$66,895
Adjustments for Features-1,1340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$65,749$66,895

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162010
ModelRC3-Series
TrimFM3
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Remote app$25 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
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 
Floor mats$75 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$6,315$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1340

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162010
ModelRC3-Series
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in108.7 in
Length184.8 in181.1 in
Width72.4 in70.2 in
Height54.9 in54.1 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in51.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250No
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 Requested92541%
Total Not Requested131559%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

245/35ZR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/35ZR19 tires200No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
265/35ZR19 tires200No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested117570%
Total Not Requested51530%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested100087%
Total Not Requested15013%

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