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BMW X3 vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison

BMW X3 vs Lexus RX Price Comparison:
BMW X3 vs Lexus RX Price Comparison:

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Summary

For the BMW X3 vs. Lexus RX price comparison, we have first equipped the cars with selected features. The specific options added are shown in the X3 vs. RX Price Comparison table. If you want to know how much the X3 and RX will cost with the features you specified, this is the table to check. In this case, the Lexus RX 350's price is $58 lower than the BMW X3 xDrive30i's price

Each car includes features you didn't request, and that aren't included on the other car. In the X3 vs. RX Features Comparison table we've tallied these features up and assigned monetary values to them using the site's default values. For example, compared to the Lexus RX 350, the BMW X3 xDrive30i includes additional features worth $0. The TrueDelta Value Comparison figures include adjustments for most differences in feature content. However, they do not include advertising fees, factory-to-dealer incentives, or differences in engines, tires, seat configurations, and audio systems. Exceptions: They do include values for third-row seats and media players. Additional notes

0 In this case, after a $3315 adjustment for the Lexus RX 350's additional features, the Lexus RX 350 is $58 less than the BMW X3 xDrive30i.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Lexus RX 350
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: 58
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: 602
Model Year20092012
ModelX3RX
TrimxDrive30i350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine260hp I6275hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers?, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-19
Total Price48,11051,367
Adjustments for Features0-3,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price48,11048,052
Total Invoice44,25547,952
Adjustments for Features0-3,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice44,25544,857

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Invoice Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RX

Price Comparison (MSRP): BMW X3 vs. Lexus RX

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Lowest Total Price: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Difference: 3,257
Lowest Total Invoice: BMW X3 xDrive30i
Difference: 3,697
Model Year20092012
ModelX3RX
TrimxDrive30i350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price39,40039,075
Base Invoice36,25036,537
Premium Package2,800 
Xenon HID headlights800 
Obstacle detection, rear700500
Metallic paint (extra cost)550 
Rear side airbags385 
Deep-tinted rear windows350 
Heated front seats500 
Navigation system1,800 
6-speed shiftable automatic0 
Navigation Package 2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers 110
Comfort Package 1,950
Luxury Package 4,900
Cargo mat 92
AWD 1,400
Premium Package 0
Xenon HID headlights 0
Obstacle detection, rear 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0
Rear side airbags 0
Deep-tinted rear windows 0
Heated front seats 0
Navigation system 0
6-speed shiftable automatic 0
Navigation Package 2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers 100
Comfort Package 1,796
Luxury Package 4,543
Cargo mat 55
AWD 1,309
Total options7,88511,417
Total options7,18010,540
Destination825875
Total Price48,11051,367
Total Invoice44,25547,952

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the BMW X3

Price of the BMW X3: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20094dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Very expensive for few features. It will quickly be overtaken by other entrants who have leather, auto tailgates, fold up mirrors, bluetooth, cameras, etc. for less money than the base X3. Lose the metal key please.
20084dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		Expensive for what you get, particularly when compared to other vehicles.
20074dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		I believe the pricing is about 10% too high, especially when one considers adding options... also the dealer seems to have less margin to deal then other competitors (Lexus,Acura...etc...)
20064dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		The base price is reasonable, but adding options quickly pushes the price north of $45K. Depreciation has been very high, mainly because of it being an SUV having to battle high gas prices.
20054dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		The Ultimate Bank Account Drain
20044dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		insanely expensive 20K more than Vue

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What Our Members Are Saying about the Price of the the Lexus RX

Price of the Lexus RX: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20044dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		Best value luxury brand SUV bar none.
Price of the Lexus RX: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
20104dr SUV 245-horsepower 3.5L V6 Hybrid
6-speed shiftable CVT AWD		The price is very high if compared to a Mazda CX-9, with similar features, similar performances and similar (i guess) reliability
20094dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed shiftable automatic FWD		more than $12000 more than the Murano with all the same bells and whistles
20084dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		Overpriced
20084dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		all of the above come with a price tag, which, over the long term, balance out with hopefully lower maintenance and operating costs
20064dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		This can be an expensive car. I would never buy one new and while I think there is value for money, I have issues with spending 55k on a car. I bought mine used on Ebay for a great price including shipping and have a friend who has done the same.

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20092012
ModelX3RX
TrimxDrive30i350
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $100
Knee airbag, passenger $100
Passenger side camera $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control and Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $50
USB port $150
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $50
Laminated side glass $300
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Headlight washers $50
Powertrain 
Lockable center differential $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats $75
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered door panels, leather $250
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Total Value of Features$5,465$8,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,095

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20092012
ModelX3RX
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.1 in107.9 in
Length179.7 in187.8 in
Width73.0 in74.2 in
Height66.0 in66.3 in
Curb Weight4,067 lb.4,348 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		30.0 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.0 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
xDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power lumbar, 4-way, driver150No
Power lumbar, 4-way, passenger150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
OnStar350Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested197587%
Total Not Requested30013%

Option Package Details
350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear300Yes
Obstacle detection, front200Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats300Yes
Cooled front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested105068%
Total Not Requested50032%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Headlight washers50No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
235/55VR19 tires400No
Passenger side camera200No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port150No
Total Requested230058%
Total Not Requested170042%

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What Our Members Are Saying about BMW X3 Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the BMW X3: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 ZERO defects in material and workmanship from delivery to its current 20,800 miles. The car is simply perfect, every seam straight, every screw tight. Not a rattle or squeak to be heard.
2009 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Good fit and finish. Heavy doors and tailgate. Seats fold down and up securely. Seats are smooth and tight.
2008 4dr SUV 260-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Materials are plain but substantive. Exception would be cheap cup holder and storage compartment between front seats - cheap cheap
2005 4dr SUV 184-horsepower 2.5L I6
5-speed shiftable automatic AWD		 Modern design, proven technologies, well built.
2004 4dr SUV 225-horsepower 3.0L I6
6-speed manual AWD		 top quality finishes

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What Our Members Are Saying about Lexus RX Materials and Workmanship

Available Features of the Lexus RX: Pros
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 Vehicle feels solid and robust
2008 4dr SUV 209-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT FWD		 Solid feel to vehicle doors, no gaps or ill fitting parts.
2008 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 high quality
2006 4dr SUV 208-horsepower 3.3L V6 Hybrid
CVT AWD		 This is a beautiful car. Inside and out it is quality, comfort and stylish. I have put over 20000 miles on it this year and everything works perfectly.
2004 4dr SUV 230-horsepower 3.3L V6
5-speed automatic FWD		 Quality of all the materials are good. Compare the lovely wood trim they provide standard with, say, Porsche and the over-a-grand price tag for every item with wood on it. No brainer.
2002 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic AWD		 Very soft leather interior and wood trim on dash and steering wheel. Interior has a very upscale look and feel to it.
2002 4dr SUV 220-horsepower 3.0L V6
4-speed automatic FWD		 Very refined and well made.
Materials and Workmanship of the Lexus RX: Cons
YearBody/PowertrainComment
2009 4dr SUV 270-horsepower 3.5L V6
5-speed automatic AWD		 this is my only real complaint. the workmanship is inferior compared to our 2001 RX 300. But then again the 2001 was built in Japan and the 2009 built in Canada. Quality of materials is also inferior to the 2001.

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