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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: $47,220

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,340

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelRXRX3-Series
Trim350450h328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,970 $47,620 $34,500
Base Invoice $38,306 $44,761 $31,740
Comfort Package 1,390 825  
Luxury Package 4,950 5,635  
Navigation Package 1,915 1,915  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 350
Adaptive cruise control 1,500 1,500 2,400
Xenon HID headlights   565  
Premium Package     3,350
Navigation system     2,100
Steering-linked headlights     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Proximity key     500
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Comfort Package 1,280 759  
Luxury Package 4,590 5,230  
Navigation Package 1,769 1,769  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 320
Adaptive cruise control 1,380 1,380 2,135
Xenon HID headlights   521  
Premium Package     3,050
Navigation system     1,910
Steering-linked headlights     730
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Proximity key     455
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 10,255 10,940 11,895
Options (change) 9,479 10,119 10,775
Destination 925 925 825
Total Price $52,150 $59,485 $47,220
Total Invoice $48,710 $55,805 $43,340

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,564
Model Year201520152008
ModelRXRX3-Series
Trim350450h328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6245hp V6 H230hp I6
TransmissionT6CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19205/55-16
Total Price$52,150$59,485$47,220
Adjustments for Features-4,075-4,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,075$55,335$47,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,260$0
Total Invoice$48,710$55,805$43,340
Adjustments for Features-3,806-3,8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,904$51,912$43,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,008$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520152008
ModelRXRX3-Series
Trim350450h328i
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 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$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$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 
Temporary spare tire$150$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$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 bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$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$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $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$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Total Value of Features$7,330$7,405$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$4,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,806-3,8930

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152008
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

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested80073%
Total Not Requested30027%
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 washers50No
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
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 Requested230062%
Total Not Requested140038%
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

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested30050%
Total Not Requested30050%
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 washers50No
AC power outlet100No
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
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 Requested230062%
Total Not Requested140038%
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 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested255089%
Total Not Requested30011%

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