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Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,920

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $4,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,657

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $5,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820142014
ModelRX3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,400 $41,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $33,099 $38,315 $39,695
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,840    
Navigation system 2,650 2,150 2,150
Heated front seats 665 500 500
Adaptive cruise control 600    
Steering-linked headlights   900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,200 1,200
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,556    
Navigation system 2,225 1,955 1,955
Heated front seats 532 455 455
Adaptive cruise control 480    
Steering-linked headlights   820 820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   1,090 1,090
Options (change) 6,755 6,750 6,750
Options (change) 5,793 6,140 6,140
Destination 765 925 925
Total Price $44,920 $49,125 $50,625
Total Invoice $39,657 $45,380 $46,760

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,561
Model Year200820142014
ModelRX3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6240hp I4180hp I4 D
TransmissionA5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$44,920$49,125$50,625
Adjustments for Features0-2,340-2,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,920$46,785$48,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$39,657$45,380$46,760
Adjustments for Features0-2,162-2,069
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,657$43,218$44,691
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,473

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820142014
ModelRX3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Power liftgate$350  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Forward collision warning $200$200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo area partition net $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
S Voice support $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,630$6,970$6,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,162-2,069

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082014
ModelRX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.9 in110.6 in
Length186.2 in182.1 in
Width72.6 in71.3 in
Height66.1 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.3,546 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested297584%
Total Not Requested55016%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested44039%

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