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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: $6,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,750

BMW 3-Series 325i   
Difference: $6,960

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152006
ModelRXRX3-Series
Trim350450h325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,970 $47,620 $34,600
Base Invoice $38,306 $44,761 $31,665
Luxury Package 4,950    
Comfort Package 1,390 825  
Navigation Package 1,915 1,915  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 350
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 2,200
Premium Package   2,260 2,900
Xenon HID headlights   565  
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 4,590    
Comfort Package 1,280 759  
Navigation Package 1,769 1,769  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 320
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380 2,000
Premium Package   2,115 2,640
Xenon HID headlights   521  
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) 10,255 7,565 10,320
Options (change) 9,479 7,004 9,390
Destination 925 925 695
Total Price $52,150 $56,110 $45,615
Total Invoice $48,710 $52,690 $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: $4,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,826
Model Year201520152006
ModelRXRX3-Series
Trim350450h325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H215hp I6
TransmissionT6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/60-18205/55-16
Total Price$52,150$56,110$45,615
Adjustments for Features-2,285-1,5100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,865$54,600$45,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,735$0
Total Invoice$48,710$52,690$41,750
Adjustments for Features-2,134-1,4180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,576$51,272$41,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,696$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520152006
ModelRXRX3-Series
Trim350450h325i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200  
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo area partition net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers$50 $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Floor mats$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$6,765$5,990$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,285$1,510$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,134-1,4180

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152006
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 Room55.5 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50Yes
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested225061%
Total Not Requested145039%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested80073%
Total Not Requested30027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25Yes
Total Requested257590%
Total Not Requested30010%

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