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4dr (7) MSRP Invoice MPG City MPG Hwy
4dr Sports Wagon 328i RWD Specs $37,500 $34,500 17 26
4dr Sports Wagon 328i xDrive AWD Specs $39,500 $36,340 17 25
4dr Sedan 328i RWD Specs $34,900 $32,110 23 34
4dr Sedan 328i RWD South Africa Specs $34,900 $32,110 23 34
4dr Sedan 335i RWD Specs $42,400 $39,010 20 30
4dr Sedan 328i RWD SULEV Specs N/A N/A 23 34
4dr Sedan 335i RWD South Africa Specs N/A N/A 20 30
2dr (11) MSRP Invoice MPG City MPG Hwy
2dr Coupe 328i RWD Specs $38,700 $35,605 18 28
2dr Coupe 328i RWD SULEV Specs $38,700 $35,605 18 28
2dr Coupe 328i xDrive AWD Specs $40,400 $37,170 17 25
2dr Coupe 328i xDrive AWD SULEV Specs $40,400 $37,170 17 25
2dr Coupe 335i RWD Specs $45,100 $41,490 19 28
2dr Coupe 335i xDrive AWD Specs $46,800 $43,055 19 26
2dr Coupe 335is RWD Specs $52,100 $47,930 18 26
2dr Convertible 328i Specs $47,600 $43,790 18 28
2dr Convertible 328i SULEV Specs $47,600 $43,790 18 28
2dr Convertible 335i Specs $53,800 $49,495 19 28
2dr Convertible 335is Specs $60,800 $55,935 18 26
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Why should I also consider these?

Compared to the all-new F30 3-Series, the rest of the compact BMW’s main rivals have been around in their current form for a few years.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class also goes four-cylinder for 2012, but its 201-horsepower, 1.8-liter engine in the C250 isn’t quite a substitute for a six-cylinder engine the way that the 328i’s 240-hp engine is.

The C-Class also gets a refresh for 2012, but it’s not a complete redesign.

The Lexus IS has one of the oldest designs among compact sport sedans; it’s not at all competitive in IS 250 guise, but the IS 350 can be quite enjoyable to drive.

That said, it doesn’t pair a composed ride and crisp handling nearly as well as the 3-Series.

The Audi A4 has a strong, economical base powertrain in its current 2.0T form, and its handling is tuned to target the 3-Series, but it doesn’t offer nearly the tech options you can find in the BMW.

Infiniti’s G37 drives like a sports coupe and has excellent steering and handling, but it’s the harshest offering in this class and lacks the refinement luxury shoppers are likely looking for.

 
2012 Audi A4
The 2012 Audi A4 provides an engaging driving experience, impressive in-cabin technology, and surprisingly great fuel efficiency—making it a good everyday driver among premium sedans.
 
2012 Infiniti G37 Sedan
Forget that the 2012 Infiniti G Sedans are somewhat practical four-door designs; they can provide all the sensory thrills and dynamic satisfaction of full-fledged sports cars.
 
2012 Lexus IS 350
The 2012 Lexus IS 350 and IS 350 aren't as focused and fun to drive as sport sedans from BMW or Infiniti, though especially in F Sport guise they still look great.
 
2012 Mercedes-Benz C Class
With a new base four-cylinder engine, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class makes even more sense for value-conscious (yet image-conscious) luxury shoppers.
 
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