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Lexus RC vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $73,410

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $31,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $68,267

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $29,828

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelRC5-Series
TrimFM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,165 $102,600
Base Invoice $59,673 $96,100
Premium Package F 3,240  
All Weather Package 280  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 300  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Sunroof 1,100 0
Wood trim   0
Premium Package F 2,981  
All Weather Package 259  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355  
Painted brake calipers (optional) 276  
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Sunroof 1,012 0
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 8,270 0
Options (change) 7,619 0
Destination 975 995
Gas Tax 0 1,000
Total Price $73,410 $104,595
Total Invoice $68,267 $98,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RC F
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,859
Model Year20172018
ModelRC5-Series
TrimFM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionT8T8
DrivetrainRWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19275/40-19
Total Price$73,410$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-6,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$73,410$98,230
Total Invoice$68,267$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-5,969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,267$92,126

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172018
ModelRC5-Series
TrimFM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300
RWD$0 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Power trunk closer $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
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
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Gesture control system $100
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights $50
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
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
Leather door panel trim $250
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options $0
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$4,065$10,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,969

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172018
ModelRC5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in117.1 in
Length184.8 in194.6 in
Width72.4 in73.5 in
Height54.9 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.4,370 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft318.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Premium Package F
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Carbon fiber trim200No
LED headlights250Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
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 Requested135060%
Total Not Requested89040%
All Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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