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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: $47,000

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $1,899

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,225

BMW X3 3.0si   
Difference: $2,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelRCRCRCX3
Trim200t3003503.0si
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $38,600
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $35,510
Luxury Package 2,990 2,700 2,700  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795 660 795  
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 700
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Cargo mat 105 105 105  
Rear spoiler 399 399 399  
Premium Package       2,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)       475
Heated steering wheel       150
HD radio       350
Heated front seats       500
Xenon HID headlights       800
Navigation system       1,800
Luxury Package 2,752 2,484 2,484  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732 607 732  
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 635
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Cargo mat 65 65 65  
Rear spoiler 280 280 280  
Premium Package       2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)       430
Heated steering wheel       135
HD radio       315
Heated front seats       455
Xenon HID headlights       730
Navigation system       1,640
Options (change) 7,769 7,344 7,479 7,575
Options (change) 7,037 6,644 6,769 6,890
Destination 975 975 975 825
Total Price $48,899 $51,089 $51,464 $47,000
Total Invoice $45,357 $47,395 $47,743 $43,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,614
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,868
Model Year2017201720172008
ModelRCRCRCX3
Trim200t3003503.0si
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6260hp I6
TransmissionT8T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19235/55-17
Total Price$48,899$51,089$51,464$47,000
Adjustments for Features-285-1,885-3850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,614$49,204$51,079$47,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$590$2,465$0
Total Invoice$45,357$47,395$47,743$43,225
Adjustments for Features-264-1,749-3570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,093$45,646$47,386$43,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$2,293$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW X3

Model Year2017201720172008
ModelRCRCRCX3
Trim200t3003503.0si
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700 $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Hill descent control   $250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo organizer   $100
Roof rails   $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear wiper   $175
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Skid plate (one)   $50
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,925$7,525$6,025$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$285$1,885$385$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-264-1,749-3570

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW X3

Model Year20172008
ModelRCX3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in110.1 in
Length184.8 in179.7 in
Width72.4 in73.0 in
Height54.9 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.471.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested157569%
Total Not Requested70031%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested147568%
Total Not Requested70032%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested70029%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested35017%

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