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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: $48,695

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $4,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,875

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $5,043

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172009
ModelRXRX3-Series
Trim350450h328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,120 $53,035 $35,400
Base Invoice $40,316 $49,853 $32,750
Navigation Package 1,690    
Luxury Package 4,485    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 640    
Obstacle detection, rear 535   750
Panoramic sunroof 1,600 500  
Steering-linked headlights 415 415 800
Navigation system     2,100
Premium Package     3,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
HD radio     350
iPod integration     400
Heated front seats     500
Sunshades, second row     250
Proximity key     500
Adaptive cruise control     2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Navigation Package 1,563    
Luxury Package 4,128    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 589    
Obstacle detection, rear 492   685
Panoramic sunroof 1,472 460  
Steering-linked headlights 383 383 730
Navigation system     1,910
Premium Package     3,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)     430
HD radio     315
iPod integration     365
Heated front seats     455
Sunshades, second row     230
Proximity key     455
Adaptive cruise control     2,135
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 9,365 915 12,470
Options (change) 8,627 843 11,300
Destination 975 975 825
Total Price $53,460 $54,925 $48,695
Total Invoice $49,918 $51,671 $44,875

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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: $1,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $989
Model Year201720172009
ModelRXRX3-Series
Trim350450h328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine295hp V6259hp V6 H230hp I6
TransmissionT8CVT-6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/65-18205/55-16
Total Price$53,460$54,925$48,695
Adjustments for Features-6,460-7,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,000$47,440$48,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$440$0
Total Invoice$49,918$51,671$44,875
Adjustments for Features-6,032-7,0420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,886$44,629$44,875
Cost Above Minimum$0$743$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201720172009
ModelRXRX3-Series
Trim350450h328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Sunshades, second row$125 $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
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
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
iPod integration  $100
Media drive  $15
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 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass  $0
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Tachometer$75 $75
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates $100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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 $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  
Wood trim $300$300
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$10,430$11,455$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,460$7,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,032-7,0420

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172009
ModelRX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in108.7 in
Length192.5 in178.2 in
Width74.6 in71.5 in
Height67.7 in55.8 in
Curb Weight4,223 lb.3,463 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft324.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft358.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wood trim, alternative type300Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
235/55VR20 tires400No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested222565%
Total Not Requested120035%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
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
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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