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Lexus RX vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,305

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $4,562

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,565

BMW X3 3.0i   
Difference: $5,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelRXX3
Trim3503.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,075 $36,800
Base Invoice $36,537 $33,670
Premium Package 2,400 1,800
Comfort Package 1,950  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 700
Cargo mat 92  
AWD 1,400  
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Deep-tinted rear windows   350
Rear side airbags   385
Heated front seats   500
Navigation system   1,800
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Premium Package 2,244 1,640
Comfort Package 1,796  
Navigation Package 2,277  
Unbranded 12 speakers 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 635
Cargo mat 55  
AWD 1,309  
Xenon HID headlights   730
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Deep-tinted rear windows   320
Rear side airbags   350
Heated front seats   455
Navigation system   1,640
5-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 8,917 6,810
Options (change) 8,241 6,200
Destination 875 695
Total Price $48,867 $44,305
Total Invoice $45,653 $40,565

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW X3 3.0i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,087
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,776
Model Year20122006
ModelRXX3
Trim3503.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine275hp V6225hp I6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/55-17
Total Price$48,867$44,305
Adjustments for Features-2,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,392$44,305
Total Invoice$45,653$40,565
Adjustments for Features-2,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,341$40,565

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122006
ModelRXX3
Trim3503.0i
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats$75 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$7,590$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3120

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122006
ModelRXX3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in110.1 in
Length187.8 in179.7 in
Width74.2 in73.0 in
Height66.3 in66.0 in
Curb Weight4,348 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft371.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested200072%
Total Not Requested77528%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
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 seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested135082%
Total Not Requested30018%

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