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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: $51,300

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $3,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,705

Lexus RC 300   
Difference: $3,830

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201920192019
ModelRCRCRCX3X3X3
Trim200t300350sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,995 $42,610 $42,780 $41,000 $43,000 $54,650
Base Invoice $37,196 $39,627 $39,787 $38,810 $40,670 $51,505
Navigation Package 1,530 1,530 1,530      
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700      
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100      
235/40VR19 795          
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105      
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500      
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 750 750  
Fog lights 410 410 410      
Driving Assistance Package       900 900 900
Premium Tier       3,300 3,300 2,950
Convenience Tier       2,850 2,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550
Temporary spare tire       150 150 150
Cooled or ventilated front seats       350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces       1,700 1,700 1,700
Adaptive dampers - electrical       1,000 1,000 700
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,200 1,200 1,200
Navigation Package 1,416 1,416 1,416      
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484      
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012      
235/40VR19 732          
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777      
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460      
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 690 690  
Fog lights 376 376 376      
Driving Assistance Package       830 830 830
Premium Tier       3,035 3,035 2,715
Convenience Tier       2,620 2,620  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       505 505 505
Temporary spare tire       140 140 140
Cooled or ventilated front seats       320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces       1,565 1,565 1,565
Adaptive dampers - electrical       920 920 645
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed       1,105 1,105 1,105
Options (change) 11,930 7,740 10,845 12,750 12,750 8,500
Options (change) 10,985 7,128 9,985 11,730 11,730 7,825
Destination 950 950 950 995 995 995
Total Price $52,875 $51,300 $54,575 $54,745 $56,745 $64,145
Total Invoice $49,131 $47,705 $50,722 $51,535 $53,395 $60,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 sDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $380
Model Year201620162016201920192019
ModelRCRCRCX3X3X3
Trim200t300350sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6248hp I4248hp I4355hp I6
TransmissionT8T6T8T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10205, 12205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19245/50-19245/50-19245/50-19
Total Price$52,875$51,300$54,575$54,745$56,745$64,145
Adjustments for Features-275-1750-4,645-6,345-7,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,600$51,125$54,575$50,100$50,400$56,950
Cost Above Minimum$1,475$0$3,450$0$300$6,850
Total Invoice$49,131$47,705$50,722$51,535$53,395$60,325
Adjustments for Features-256-1630-4,373-5,970-6,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,875$47,542$50,722$47,162$47,425$53,558
Cost Above Minimum$1,333$0$3,180$0$263$6,396

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW X3

Model Year201620162016201920192019
ModelRCRCRCX3X3X3
Trim200t300350sDrive30ixDrive30iM40i
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300$1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
RWD$0 $0$0  
AWD $1700  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate   $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100$100$100
Power liftgate   $350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Tires, run-flat   $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
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Cargo mat   $40$40$40
Roof rails   $250$250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250$250$250
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter     $0
Regenerative braking   $0$0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0
Bodyside cladding     $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
Media drive   $15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0
S Voice support   $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250$250$250
Voice control for external devices   $0$0$0
Voice recorder   $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights     $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75   
Boost gauge$75     
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250   
LED headlights     $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25$25
Performance meter$150 $150   
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0    
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50   
Upholstered instrument panel     $300
Wood trim$300  $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,625$6,525$6,350$10,995$12,695$13,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$175$0$4,645$6,345$7,195
Value of Feature Adjustments-256-1630-4,373-5,970-6,767

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20162019
ModelRCX3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in112.8 in
Length184.8 in185.9 in
Width72.4 in74.4 in
Height54.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,151 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in40.3 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 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.462.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested210092%
Total Not Requested1758%
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 seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested175056%
Total Not Requested140044%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested165064%
Total Not Requested92536%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested220093%
Total Not Requested1757%
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 seats300Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
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 Requested175057%
Total Not Requested132543%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested91542%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive dampers - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested91542%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested200089%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20022%
Total Not Requested70078%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested70074%
Total Not Requested25026%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
245/50WR19 tires400No
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
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested125058%
Total Not Requested91542%

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