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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: $45,620

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $3,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelRXRX3-Series3-Series
Trim350400h330iM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,400 $41,580 $40,750 $54,000
Premium Package 1,245 1,245    
Heated front seats 665 665 500 500
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,130 4,130    
Xenon HID headlights 815 815    
Adaptive cruise control 600 600    
Wood trim   380    
Navigation system     1,700 1,700
Convenience Tier     1,750  
Luxury Design     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Premium Package 1,122 1,122    
Heated front seats 532 532 460 460
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,341 3,341    
Xenon HID headlights 734 734    
Adaptive cruise control 480 480    
Wood trim   304    
Navigation system     1,565 1,565
Convenience Tier     1,610  
Luxury Design     0 0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Options (change) 7,455 7,835 7,150 5,400
Options (change) 6,209 6,513 6,580 4,970
Destination 765 765 995 995
Gas Tax 0 -2,200 0 0
Total Price $45,620 $47,980 $48,895 $60,395

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus RX 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,227
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelRXRX3-Series3-Series
Trim350400h330iM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine270hp V6209hp V6 H255hp I4382hp I6
TransmissionA5CVTT8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)210, 11210, 11205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/65-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$45,620$47,980$48,895$60,395
Adjustments for Features0-25-950-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,620$47,955$47,945$59,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,335$0$11,250

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2008200820202020
ModelRXRX3-Series3-Series
Trim350400h330iM340i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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$225  
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear wiper$175$175  
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,980$6,005$6,930$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$950$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-22-147-119

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082020
ModelRX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.9 in112.2 in
Length186.2 in185.7 in
Width72.6 in71.9 in
Height66.1 in56.8 in
Curb Weight3,871 lb.3,590 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft316.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft316.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested202570%
Total Not Requested85030%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 210W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested202570%
Total Not Requested85030%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 210W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%

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