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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: $49,145

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,315

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelRX3-Series
Trim350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,075 $37,500
Base Invoice $35,363 $34,680
Comfort Package 1,950  
Luxury Package 4,900  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 750
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 2,400
Premium Package   1,900
Steering-linked headlights   900
Navigation system   2,150
Cold Weather Package   900
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Proximity key   500
Auto-dimming headlights   250
Roof rails   100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Comfort Package 1,678  
Luxury Package 4,322  
Navigation Package 2,172  
Unbranded 12 speakers 94  
Obstacle detection, rear 430 685
Adaptive cruise control 1,290 2,135
Premium Package   1,730
Steering-linked headlights   820
Navigation system   1,955
Cold Weather Package   820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Proximity key   455
Auto-dimming headlights   230
Roof rails   90
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 11,425 10,750
Options (change) 9,986 9,740
Destination 875 895
Total Price $51,375 $49,145
Total Invoice $46,224 $45,315

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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: $1,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,272
Model Year20112012
ModelRX3-Series
Trim350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine275hp V6230hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/45-17
Total Price$51,375$49,145
Adjustments for Features-3,5350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,840$49,145
Total Invoice$46,224$45,315
Adjustments for Features-3,1810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,043$45,315

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelRX3-Series
Trim350328i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote app $25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Passenger side camera$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Residual heat $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$7,080$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,535$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1810

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelRX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.9 in108.7 in
Length187.8 in178.2 in
Width74.2 in71.5 in
Height66.3 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested235061%
Total Not Requested152539%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested72578%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested105094%
Total Not Requested656%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested40057%
Total Not Requested30043%

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