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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: $72,085

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $2,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,030

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $2,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162017
ModelRC3-Series
TrimFM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,805 $64,000
Base Invoice $58,408 $60,200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,610  
Premium Package F 3,240  
All Weather Package 280  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300  
Sunroof 1,100 0
Leather seating surfaces 800 0
Executive Package   3,900
7-speed automated manual   2,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
LED headlights   1,900
Wood trim   0
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,408  
Premium Package F 2,981  
All Weather Package 259  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 276  
Sunroof 1,012 0
Leather seating surfaces 736 0
Executive Package   3,590
7-speed automated manual   2,670
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
LED headlights   1,750
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 8,330 9,400
Options (change) 7,672 8,655
Destination 950 995
Total Price $72,085 $74,395
Total Invoice $67,030 $69,850

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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: $670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,280
Model Year20162017
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$72,085$74,395
Adjustments for Features0-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,085$72,755
Total Invoice$67,030$69,850
Adjustments for Features0-1,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,030$68,310

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162017
ModelRC3-Series
TrimFM3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
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
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$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
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
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$4,615$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,540

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20162017
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 reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested115077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested125056%
Total Not Requested99044%
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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Voice recorder0No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Wireless charging station75No
Text dictation50No
Total Requested77552%
Total Not Requested72548%

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