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Lexus RC vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,995

BMW i3   
Difference: $26,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $24,343

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152017
ModelRCi3
TrimFBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $62,400 $44,450
Base Invoice $58,032 $42,020
Navigation Package 1,760  
Adaptive cruise control 500  
LED headlights 1,160  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Sunroof 1,100 1,000
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Navigation Package 1,627  
Adaptive cruise control 460  
LED headlights 1,067  
Obstacle detection, rear 460  
Sunroof 1,012 920
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Options (change) 5,020 4,050
Options (change) 4,626 3,725
Destination 925 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $68,345 $41,995
Total Invoice $63,583 $39,240

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW i3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,715
Model Year20152017
ModelRCi3
TrimFBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine467hp V8168hp E
TransmissionT8A1
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19155/70-19
Total Price$68,345$41,995
Adjustments for Features-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,670$41,995
Total Invoice$63,583$39,240
Adjustments for Features-6280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,955$39,240

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW i3

Model Year20152017
ModelRCi3
TrimFBase
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
1-speed automatic $800
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Residual heat $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Text dictation $50
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Performance meter$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,240$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6280

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW i3

Model Year20152017
ModelRCi3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.5 in101.2 in
Length184.8 in157.4 in
Width72.4 in69.9 in
Height54.9 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		10.4 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		10.411.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RC vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested87597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200Yes
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested72543%
Total Not Requested96557%

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