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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: $72,830

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $19,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $67,732

Lexus RC F   
Difference: $17,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172013
ModelRC5-Series
TrimFM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,165 $90,200
Base Invoice $59,673 $83,165
Premium Package F 3,240  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550  
Leather seating surfaces 800  
Sunroof 1,100  
App support   250
Wood trim   0
Premium Package F 2,981  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355  
Leather seating surfaces 736  
Sunroof 1,012  
App support   230
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 7,690 250
Options (change) 7,084 230
Destination 975 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $72,830 $92,675
Total Invoice $67,732 $85,620

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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: $18,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,996
Model Year20172013
ModelRC5-Series
TrimFM5
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine467hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionT8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/25 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19265/40-19
Total Price$72,830$92,675
Adjustments for Features0-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$72,830$91,710
Total Invoice$67,732$85,620
Adjustments for Features0-892
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$67,732$84,728

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172013
ModelRC5-Series
TrimFM5
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 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote $200
Handwriting recognition$200 
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
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 
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
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,515$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-892

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20172013
ModelRC5-Series
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in116.9 in
Length184.8 in193.1 in
Width72.4 in73.2 in
Height54.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft318.4 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 headlights250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested117552%
Total Not Requested106548%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

App support
FeatureValueRequested?
App support0Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested062%
Total Not Requested038%

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