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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: $45,615

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $5,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,750

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $6,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelRX3-Series
Trim350325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,075 $34,600
Base Invoice $36,537 $31,665
Luxury Package 4,900  
Comfort Package 1,950  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 350
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 2,200
Premium Package   2,900
Steering-linked headlights   800
Navigation system   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Satellite radio   595
Luxury Package 4,543  
Comfort Package 1,796  
Navigation Package 2,277  
Unbranded 12 speakers 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 320
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 2,000
Premium Package   2,640
Steering-linked headlights   730
Navigation system   1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Satellite radio   540
Options (change) 11,425 10,320
Options (change) 10,556 9,390
Destination 875 695
Total Price $51,375 $45,615
Total Invoice $47,968 $41,750

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 325i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,225
Model Year20122006
ModelRX3-Series
Trim350325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine275hp V6215hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$51,375$45,615
Adjustments for Features-2,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,240$45,615
Total Invoice$47,968$41,750
Adjustments for Features-1,9930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,975$41,750

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122006
ModelRX3-Series
Trim350325i
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Passenger side camera$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo area partition net $40
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 spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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$6,465$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9930

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122006
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 in38.5 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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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

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 recirculation100No
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 Requested225058%
Total Not Requested162542%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70076%
Total Not Requested22524%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested257590%
Total Not Requested30010%

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