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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: $54,905

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $590

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,249

Lexus RX 350   
Difference: $451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelRXRX3-Series3-Series
Trim350450h328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $43,270 $45,695 $42,650 $44,150
Base Invoice $40,457 $42,954 $39,920 $41,300
Luxury Package 4,180 4,180 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats 640 640    
Obstacle detection, rear 535 535    
Navigation Package 2,120 2,120    
Head-up display (HUD) 600 600    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 200 200    
Steering-linked headlights 515 515    
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 500    
Premium Package     1,700 1,700
Technology Package     2,750 2,750
Driver Assistance Plus     1,700 1,700
Driver Assistance Package     950 950
Lighting Package     800 800
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,200 1,200
Sunshades, second row     250 250
Heated front seats     500 500
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Luxury Package 3,848 3,848 0 0
Cooled or ventilated front seats 589 589    
Obstacle detection, rear 492 492    
Navigation Package 1,956 1,956    
Head-up display (HUD) 552 552    
Hands-free trunk or liftgate 184 184    
Steering-linked headlights 473 473    
Panoramic sunroof 1,703 460    
Premium Package     1,545 1,545
Technology Package     2,505 2,505
Driver Assistance Plus     1,545 1,545
Driver Assistance Package     865 865
Lighting Package     730 730
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed     1,090 1,090
Sunshades, second row     230 230
Heated front seats     455 455
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Options (change) 10,640 9,290 11,850 11,850
Options (change) 9,797 8,554 10,785 10,785
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $54,905 $55,980 $55,495 $56,995
Total Invoice $51,249 $52,503 $51,700 $53,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus RX 450h
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $148
Model Year2018201820162016
ModelRXRX3-Series3-Series
Trim350450h328i328d
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine295hp V6259hp V6 H240hp I4180hp I4 D
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)255/55-20255/55-20225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$54,905$55,980$55,495$56,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,550-540-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,905$54,430$54,955$56,555
Cost Above Minimum$475$0$0$1,600
Total Invoice$51,249$52,503$51,700$53,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,454-503-410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,249$51,049$51,197$52,670
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$0$1,473

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2018201820162016
ModelRXRX3-Series3-Series
Trim350450h328i328d
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 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane keeping assist$400$400  
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$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
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  
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
Larger infotainment display$0$0  
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  
Compass  $0$0
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$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  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, 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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600$600  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,330$8,880$7,870$7,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,550$540$440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,454-503-410

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20182016
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.3,621 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested197560%
Total Not Requested130040%
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
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested72566%
Total Not Requested37534%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Heated steering wheel100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
255/55VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested197560%
Total Not Requested130040%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested72597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested65034%
Total Not Requested125066%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Total Requested65034%
Total Not Requested125066%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
App support0Yes
Remote app25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested110075%
Total Not Requested36525%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested60041%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25No
Total Requested25091%
Total Not Requested259%

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