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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: $50,625

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $1,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,700

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $2,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013
ModelRX3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,075 $36,850 $43,150
Base Invoice $36,537 $34,080 $39,880
Luxury Package 4,900    
Comfort Package 1,950    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Navigation Package 2,465    
Unbranded 12 speakers 110    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Driver Assistance Package   1,900 1,900
Premium Package   3,100 2,200
Technology Package   3,100 3,100
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400
Rearview camera   400 400
Heated front seats   500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Luxury Package 4,543    
Comfort Package 1,796    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Navigation Package 2,277    
Unbranded 12 speakers 100    
Head-up display (HUD) 1,104    
Adaptive cruise control 1,380    
Driver Assistance Package   1,730 1,730
Premium Package   2,820 2,000
Technology Package   2,820 2,820
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185
Rearview camera   365 365
Heated front seats   455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Options (change) 12,625 12,850 11,050
Options (change) 11,660 11,695 10,055
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $52,575 $50,625 $55,125
Total Invoice $49,072 $46,700 $50,860

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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: $875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $265
Model Year201220132013
ModelRX3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionT6M6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$52,575$50,625$55,125
Adjustments for Features-2,8250-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,750$50,625$53,975
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,350
Total Invoice$49,072$46,700$50,860
Adjustments for Features-2,6370-1,061
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,435$46,700$49,799
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,099

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220132013
ModelRX3-Series3-Series
Trim350328i335i
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app $25$25
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras $500$500
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
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$150
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Headlight washers$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$7,130$4,105$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6370-1,061

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122013
ModelRX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.6 in
Length187.8 in182.5 in
Width74.2 in71.3 in
Height66.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.3,361 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft313.0 ft3

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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 washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200Yes
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 port25Yes
Total Requested252565%
Total Not Requested135035%
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 camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested85068%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested130095%
Total Not Requested655%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Forward collision alert200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Around view cameras500No
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested40032%
Total Not Requested85068%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
App support0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested130095%
Total Not Requested655%

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