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2022 BMW 3 Series Sedan
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330i Sedan
$41,450
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.8
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2022 Lexus IS
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IS 300 RWD
$38,625
Starting Price (MSRP)
N/A
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2022 Lexus RC
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RC 300 RWD
$42,470
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Overview
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 26 MPG
Hwy: 36 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 21 MPG
Hwy: 31 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
4 seater
Trunk Volume
17 ft³
Trunk Volume
10.8 ft³
Trunk Volume
10.4 ft³
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Horsepower
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
241 hp @ 5200 rpm
241 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque
295 lb-ft @ 1550 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm
258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
3,582 lbs
3,715 lbs
3,737 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
30 MPG
25 MPG
25 MPG
City
26 MPG
21 MPG
21 MPG
Highway
36 MPG
31 MPG
31 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
5.9 Tons/yr
7.1 Tons/yr
7.1 Tons/yr
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.6 gallons
17.4 gallons
17.4 gallons
Cruising Range City
405.6 miles
365.4 miles
365.4 miles
Cruising Range Highway
561.6 miles
539.4 miles
539.4 miles
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
185.7 in
185.4 in
185 in
Height
56.8 in
56.5 in
54.9 in
Max Width
71.9 in
72.4 in
72.4 in
Front Width
62.3 in
62.2 in
62.2 in
Rear Width
62.9 in
62 in
63 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
110.2 in
107.5 in
Ground Clearance
N/A
5.5 in
5.3 in
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
4 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
42 in
44.8 in
45.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.7 in
38.2 in
39 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
56 in
55.9 in
54.7 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
54.3 in
53.9 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
35.2 in
32.2 in
27.3 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.6 in
36.9 in
34.8 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
54.6 in
53.4 in
50.8 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
54 in
44.9 in
Cargo Space
Trunk Volume
17 ft³
10.8 ft³
10.4 ft³
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
37.4 ft
34.2 ft
34.2 ft
Wheels
Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
18" x 8.5"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 7.5"
18" x 8.5"
18" x 8"
Suspension
Front Suspension
Strut
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Tires
Front Tire
P225/45HR18
P235/45VR18
P235/45VR18
Rear Tire
P225/45HR18
P235/45VR18
P235/45VR18
Spare Tire
N/A
Compact
Compact
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
Alpine White
Jet Black
Atomic Silver
Caviar
Cloudburst Gray
Eminent White Pearl
Grecian Water
Iridium
Matador Red Mica
Atomic Silver
Caviar
Eminent White Pearl
Grecian Blue
Infrared
Obsidian
Optional Exterior Colors
Black Sapphire Metallic
Melbourne Red Metallic
Mineral Grey Metallic
Mineral White Metallic
Phytonic Blue Metallic
Portimao Blue Metallic
Sunset Orange Metallic
Aventurin Red Metallic, Priority 1
Dravit灰色金属,优先1
Oxide Grey Metallic, Priority 1
Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Priority 1
N/A
N/A
Standard Interior Materials
Black, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Canberra Beige, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Cognac, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Tacora Red, Perforated Sensatec Upholstery
Black w/Black Metallic, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Glazed Caramel, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Glazed Carmel w/Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Rioja Red w/Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Rioja Red, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Bespoke Saddle Tan, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Black, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Playa, NuLuxe Seat Trim
Optional Interior Materials
Black w/Blue Stitching, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Black, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Mocha, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Oyster, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
Tacora Red, Vernasca Leather Upholstery
N/A
N/A
Features and Options
Infotainment
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Not Available
Standard
Optional
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Standard
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Optional
Optional
Comfort
Head-Up Display
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Optional
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Optional
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Optional
Optional
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Optional
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Standard
Optional
Optional
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Standard
Rear A/C
Standard
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard
Standard
Safety
Safety Features
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Optional
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Optional
Optional
Optional
Blind Spot Monitor
Optional
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Optional
Standard
Standard
ABS
Standard
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Standard
US NHTSA crash test result
Overall Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Side Crash Rating
N/A
N/A
Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A
Airbags
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Not Available
Warranty
Warranty Summary
Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
6 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
6 Years / 70,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
1 Years / 10,000 Miles
0.5 Years / 5,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
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