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Lexus RC vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,380

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $2,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,697

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $2,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCX3X3X3X3
Trim200t300350sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950
Base Invoice $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,610 2,610 2,610        
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105        
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500        
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700        
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100        
235/40VR19 795            
Fog lights 410 410 410        
Driver Assistance Package       950 950 950 950
Navigation system       1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950
Text dictation       0 0 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package       1,300 1,400 1,400 1,400
Premium Package       2,050 2,050 1,750  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Metallic paint (extra cost)       700 700 700 700
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450
LED headlights       1,900 1,900 1,900 1,900
Steering-linked headlights       900 900 900  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,408 2,408 2,408        
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777        
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460        
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460        
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484        
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012        
235/40VR19 732            
Fog lights 376 376 376        
Driver Assistance Package       875 875 875 875
Navigation system       1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795
Text dictation       0 0 0 0
Dynamic Handling Package       1,195 1,290 1,290 1,290
Premium Package       1,885 1,885 1,610  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Metallic paint (extra cost)       645 645 645 645
Heated front seats       460 460 460 460
Leather seating surfaces       1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335
LED headlights       1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750
Steering-linked headlights       830 830 830  
Options (change) 13,010 8,820 11,925 13,600 13,700 13,400 10,750
Options (change) 11,977 8,120 10,977 12,520 12,615 12,340 9,900
Destination 950 950 950 995 995 995 995
Total Price $53,955 $52,380 $55,655 $54,645 $56,745 $57,145 $60,695
Total Invoice $50,123 $48,697 $51,714 $51,440 $53,395 $53,775 $57,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price: BMW X3 sDrive28i
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus RC 300
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $80
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $534
Model Year2016201620162017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCX3X3X3X3
Trim200t300350sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6
TransmissionT8T6T8T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18
Total Price$53,955$52,380$55,655$54,645$56,745$57,145$60,695
Adjustments for Features-275-1750-2,520-4,570-4,570-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,680$52,205$55,655$52,125$52,175$52,575$55,875
Cost Above Minimum$1,475$0$3,450$0$50$450$3,750
Total Invoice$50,123$48,697$51,714$51,440$53,395$53,775$57,100
Adjustments for Features-255-1630-2,372-4,300-4,300-4,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,868$48,534$51,714$49,068$49,095$49,475$52,565
Cost Above Minimum$1,334$0$3,180$0$27$407$3,497

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW X3

Model Year2016201620162017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCX3X3X3X3
Trim200t300350sDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100     
RWD$0 $0$0   
AWD $1700  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100    
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200    
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100    
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0    
Hill descent control    $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150    
Tires, run-flat   $150$150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0    
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50$50$50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40$40$40
Roof rails   $250$250$250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150$150$150
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900    
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250$250
Surround sound$250$250$250   $250
Text dictation   $50$50$50$50
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0$0
Voice recorder   $0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75    
Boost gauge$75      
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250    
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter$150 $150    
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100    
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900$900$900
Metal pedals$75$75$75    
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0     
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50    
Wood trim$300  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100    
Total Value of Features$8,025$7,925$7,750$10,270$12,320$12,320$12,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$175$0$2,520$4,570$4,570$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments-255-1630-2,372-4,300-4,300-4,535

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162017
ModelRCX3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in110.6 in
Length184.8 in183.8 in
Width72.4 in74.1 in
Height54.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,031 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.463.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested90029%
Total Not Requested225071%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested150066%
Total Not Requested77534%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested70027%
Total Not Requested187573%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested90029%
Total Not Requested217571%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
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 Requested150063%
Total Not Requested87537%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights500No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested95085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Dynamic Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

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