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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: $49,595

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $6,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212012
ModelRXRX3-Series
Trim350450h328i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,220 $47,820 $37,500
Navigation Package 2,120 2,120  
Luxury Package 4,180 4,180  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 640 640  
Obstacle detection, rear 535 535  
Panoramic sunroof 1,850 500  
Steering-linked headlights 515 515  
Navigation system     2,150
Premium Package     1,900
Cold Weather Package     900
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350
Adaptive cruise control     2,400
Auto-dimming headlights     250
Roof rails     100
App support     250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Convenience Package     2,350
Navigation Package 1,956 1,956  
Luxury Package 3,848 3,848  
Cooled or ventilated front seats 589 589  
Obstacle detection, rear 492 492  
Panoramic sunroof 1,703 460  
Steering-linked headlights 473 473  
Navigation system     1,955
Premium Package     1,730
Cold Weather Package     820
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320
Adaptive cruise control     2,135
Auto-dimming headlights     230
Roof rails     90
App support     230
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500
Convenience Package     2,140
Options (change) 9,840 8,490 11,200
Options (change) 9,061 7,818 10,150
Destination 1,025 1,025 895
Total Price $56,085 $57,335 $49,595

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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: $45
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,083
Model Year202120212012
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?, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20235/55-20225/45-17
Total Price$56,085$57,335$49,595
Adjustments for Features-6,235-7,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,850$49,550$49,595
Cost Above Minimum$300$0$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year202120212012
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 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$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 
iPod integration  $100
Larger infotainment display$0$0 
Media drive  $15
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Compass  $0
Headlight washers  $50
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 
Floor mats$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
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 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
Chrome-coated alloy wheels$600$600 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$9,580$11,130$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,235$7,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,121-1,2010

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20212012
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 in37.4 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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested75068%
Total Not Requested35032%
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 wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
235/55VR20 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 Requested207563%
Total Not Requested120037%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested750100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wheel100Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Chrome-coated alloy wheels250No
235/55VR20 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 Requested207563%
Total Not Requested120037%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Total Requested110099%
Total Not Requested151%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested1650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested45064%
Total Not Requested25036%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested142593%
Total Not Requested1007%

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