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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: $7,529

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,240

BMW i3   
Difference: $6,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCi3
Trim200t300350Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $44,450
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $42,020
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,160 1,160    
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700    
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500  
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Rear spoiler 399 399 399  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,000
LED headlights     1,160  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)       700
Triple-Beam LED Headlamps 1,067 1,067    
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404    
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460  
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Rear spoiler 280 280 280  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 920
LED headlights     1,067  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package       2,160
Metallic paint (extra cost)       645
Options (change) 9,644 9,239 5,539 4,050
Options (change) 8,792 8,419 5,015 3,725
Destination 975 975 975 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $50,774 $52,984 $49,524 $41,995
Total Invoice $47,112 $49,170 $45,989 $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: $6,154
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,436
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCi3
Trim200t300350Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6168hp E
TransmissionT8T6T8A1
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$50,774$52,984$49,524$41,995
Adjustments for Features-2,625-3,850-4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,149$49,134$49,049$41,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$985$900$0
Total Invoice$47,112$49,170$45,989$39,240
Adjustments for Features-2,436-3,573-4410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,676$45,597$45,548$39,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$921$872$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW i3

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCi3
Trim200t300350Base
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
1-speed automatic   $800
RWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0  
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear wiper   $175
Residual heat   $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet   $150
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
S Voice support   $0
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Text dictation   $50
Voice control for external devices   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Boost gauge$75   
Digital instruments   $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Performance meter$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300 $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,815$9,040$5,665$5,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,625$3,850$475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,436-3,573-4410

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. BMW i3

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,738 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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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested2006%
Total Not Requested295094%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested82597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2725100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested82597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested82597%
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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