| 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: $70,420 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $2,935 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $65,015 BMW 3-Series M3 | ||
| Difference: $3,167 | ||
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| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 |
| Model | RC | 3-Series |
| Trim | F | M3 |
| Body | 2dr Coupe | 2dr Coupe |
| Base Price | $64,165 | $56,500 |
| Base Invoice | $59,673 | $52,160 |
| Navigation Package | 1,470 | |
| Cargo mat | 105 | |
| Sunroof | 1,100 | 0 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 800 | |
| Premium Package F | 3,240 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,500 | |
| Technology Package | 3,250 | |
| Premium Package | 1,900 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,700 | |
| 245/35ZR19 | 1,200 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 550 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 350 | |
| HD radio | 350 | |
| iPod integration | 400 | |
| Heated front seats | 500 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 595 | |
| Navigation Package | 1,360 | |
| Cargo mat | 65 | |
| Sunroof | 1,012 | 0 |
| Leather seating surfaces | 736 | |
| Premium Package F | 2,981 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 1,380 | |
| Technology Package | 2,960 | |
| Premium Package | 1,730 | |
| 7-speed automated manual | 2,455 | |
| 245/35ZR19 | 1,090 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 500 | |
| Obstacle detection, rear | 320 | |
| HD radio | 315 | |
| iPod integration | 365 | |
| Heated front seats | 455 | |
| Rear spoiler | 0 | |
| Satellite radio - one year subscription | 540 | |
| Options (change) | 8,215 | 11,795 |
| Options (change) | 7,534 | 10,730 |
| Destination | 975 | 825 |
| Gas Tax | 0 | 1,300 |
| Total Price | $73,355 | $70,420 |
| Total Invoice | $68,182 | $65,015 |
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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: $1,335 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,680 | ||
| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 |
| 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 | ?, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 255/35-19 | 245/35-19 |
| Total Price | $73,355 | $70,420 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,600 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $71,755 | $70,420 |
| Total Invoice | $68,182 | $65,015 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,487 | 0 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $66,695 | $65,015 |
Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential | $300 | |
| Exterior | ||
| Body kit | $0 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Retractable rear spoiler | $400 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| App support | $0 | |
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| DVD-compatible player | $0 | |
| Handwriting recognition | $200 | |
| iPod integration | $100 | |
| 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 | |
| Fog lights | $125 | |
| 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 | |
| Transmission | ||
| Launch control | $100 | |
| Total Value of Features | $6,315 | $4,715 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,600 | $0 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -1,487 | 0 |
Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 3-Series
| Model Year | 2017 | 2008 |
| 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. | 3,704 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 | 550 | Yes |
| DVD-compatible player | 0 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | Yes |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | 25 | No |
| Handwriting recognition | 200 | No |
| Speed limit information | 0 | No |
| Vehicle health reports | 0 | No |
| App support | 0 | No |
| Total Requested | 625 | 74% |
| Total Not Requested | 225 | 26% |
| 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
| 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% |
| 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% |
| Technology Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Adaptive shocks - electrical | 500 | Yes |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 100 | Yes |
| Traffic information | 25 | Yes |
| Electronic systems calibration selector | 200 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1675 | 100% |
| Total Not Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 450 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Telematics service, such as OnStar | 200 | Yes |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming driver-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| Aluminum trim | 100 | No |
| Power-folding mirrors | 50 | No |
| Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror | 75 | Yes |
| Total Requested | 1000 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 13% |
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