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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: $56,365

Lexus RX 350 F Sport   
Difference: $970

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,678

Lexus RX 350 F Sport   
Difference: $1,287

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelRXRX3-Series3-Series
Trim350 F Sport450h F Sport328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $50,120 $56,495 $45,950 $44,450
Base Invoice $46,845 $53,105 $43,415 $42,020
Navigation Package 1,690      
Panoramic sunroof 500 500    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 200 200    
Head-up display (HUD) 600 600    
Steering-linked headlights 415 415    
Around view cameras 1,865 800    
Convenience Tier     850 850
Obstacle detection, rear     600 600
Executive Tier     3,100 3,100
Premium Tier     2,900 2,900
Luxury Design     0 0
Driving Assistance Package     500 500
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Heated steering wheel     190 190
Blind spot warning system     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Track Handling Package       2,300
Navigation Package 1,563      
Panoramic sunroof 460 460    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 184 184    
Head-up display (HUD) 552 552    
Steering-linked headlights 383 383    
Around view cameras 1,716 736    
Convenience Tier     780 780
Obstacle detection, rear     550 550
Executive Tier     2,850 2,850
Premium Tier     2,670 2,670
Luxury Design     0 0
Driving Assistance Package     460 460
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,105 1,105
Heated steering wheel     175 175
Blind spot warning system     460 460
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505
Track Handling Package       2,115
Options (change) 5,270 2,515 10,390 12,690
Options (change) 4,858 2,315 9,555 11,670
Destination 975 975 995 995
Total Price $56,365 $59,985 $57,335 $58,135
Total Invoice $52,678 $56,395 $53,965 $54,685

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 350 F Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $543
Model Year2017201720182018
ModelRXRX3-Series3-Series
Trim350 F Sport450h F Sport328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine295hp V6259hp V6 H180hp I4 D248hp I4
TransmissionT8CVT-6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12205, 9205, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$56,365$59,985$57,335$58,135
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-790-1,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,365$58,360$56,545$56,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,995$0$350
Total Invoice$52,678$56,395$53,965$54,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,528-744-1,166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,678$54,867$53,221$53,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,189$0$298

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2017201720182018
ModelRXRX3-Series3-Series
Trim350 F Sport450h F Sport328d330i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0   
Power liftgate$350$350  
Semi-automated parking system  $500$500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo area partition net  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Self-repairing paint$0$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
S Voice support  $0$0
Satellite radio$200$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 
Analog clock$25$25  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Performance meter$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Metal pedals$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$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 $500
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100
Total Value of Features$6,905$8,530$7,695$8,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$790$1,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,528-744-1,166

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20172018
ModelRX3-Series
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.8 in110.6 in
Length192.5 in182.0 in
Width74.6 in71.3 in
Height67.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight4,223 lb.3,663 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft317.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft353.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
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 support0Yes
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested36522%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%
Executive Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Semi-automated parking system500No
Around view cameras300Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Total Requested155063%
Total Not Requested90037%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Total Requested130078%
Total Not Requested36522%
Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Track Handling Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Variable steering ratio (optional)0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/45YR18 tires200No
Total Requested75054%
Total Not Requested65046%

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