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3-Series Completely revised for 2006, BMW's compact 3-Series continues to lead the pack of sports sedans in terms of sheer performance. While the new model's bodywork features a number of minor tweaks, it remains unmistakable as a 3-Series. The 325i comes with a new 3.0-liter engine that's rated at 215 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque. Meanwhile, th 330's 3
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| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 BMW 3-Series: 325i 4dr Sedan RWD | $30,900 / $28,300 | City: 20 Hwy: 30 |
| 2006 BMW 3-Series: 330i 4dr Sedan RWD | $36,600 / $33,485 | City: 20 Hwy: 30 |
| 2006 BMW 3-Series: 325i 4dr Sedan RWD South Africa | $30,900 / $28,300 | City: 20 Hwy: 30 |
| 2006 BMW 3-Series: 325Ci 2dr Coupe | $32,300 / $29,575 | City: 20 Hwy: 29 |
| 2006 BMW 3-Series: 325Ci 2dr Coupe SULEV | $32,300 / $29,575 | City: 19 Hwy: 27 |
| 2006 BMW 3-Series: 330Ci 2dr Coupe | $37,600 / $34,395 | City: 20 Hwy: 30 |
| 2006 BMW 3-Series: M3 2dr Coupe | $48,900 / $44,680 | City: 16 Hwy: 24 |
| 2006 BMW 3-Series: 325Ci 2dr Convertible | $39,600 / $36,215 | City: 19 Hwy: 27 |
| 2006 BMW 3-Series: 330Ci 2dr Convertible | $44,900 / $41,040 | City: 19 Hwy: 28 |
| 2006 BMW 3-Series: M3 2dr Convertible | $56,600 / $51,685 | City: 16 Hwy: 23 |
| 2006 BMW 3-Series: 325xi 4dr Sedan AWD | $32,800 / $30,030 | City: 19 Hwy: 28 |
| 2006 BMW 3-Series: 330xi 4dr Sedan AWD | $38,500 / $35,215 | City: 19 Hwy: 28 |
| 2006 BMW 3-Series: 325xi 4dr Sport Wagon AWD | $34,600 / $31,665 | City: 19 Hwy: 28 |
3-Series Completely revised for 2006, BMW's compact 3-Series continues to lead the pack of sports sedans in terms of sheer performance. While the new ... Read full review
MSRP: $30,900 - $56,600
My first BMW and have owned for only 3 months, but what a great experience! What a change from Lexus. Performance is smooth and acceleration exhilarating... Read more
My 2nd BMW 325i, first is 1993. and I still love it, though performance under "D" shift is sluggish and a bit weak, and I'm still not sure if the... Read more
As an owner of 10 BMW's over the years, including a new 2002 (in '75) and at least one of every 3 series, I was anxious to check out the '06. Thank German... Read more
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