| 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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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.
