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Used BMW 3 Series

iSeeCars Score 7.7 / 10

  • Reliability 7.3 / 10

  • Value Retention 7.7 / 10

  • Safety 8.0 / 10

Average Price

$34,684

For Used Cars

Average Savings

$2,079

Based on all 3 Series deals found

Biggest Savings

$9,640

Below estimated market price

Good Deals

$22,827

Typical price of a good deal

What's the price of a used BMW 3 Series sedan by year?

Average price by year
Average mileage by year
Year Price Mileage
2025 $39,369 to $50,034 1,000 to 16,895 miles
2024 $31,251 to $44,890 4,136 to 34,976 miles
2023 $34,744 to $40,659 8,546 to 42,514 miles
2022 $27,786 to $34,979 13,021 to 58,888 miles

How to save money when buying a used BMW 3 Series?

Engine A 4-Cylinder 3 Series costs $14,384 less than a 6-Cylinder
Drive Type A RWD BMW 3 Series can be priced $2,450 less than an all-wheel drive (AWD)
Certified Choosing non-CPO vs Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) can save you $67 on a BMW 3 Series

What colors are the best deals for a BMW 3 Series?

Least Expensive Color

Silver

$5,870

Average Savings

Most Expensive Color

Gray

$2,018

Average Premium

Average car color pricing for a used BMW 3 Series?

Rank Color Compared to Avg. Price
Silver $5,870 Savings
Green $3,002 Savings
Black $1,197 Savings
White $622 Savings
Red $549 Savings
Orange $658 Higher
Blue $762 Higher
Gray $2,018 Higher

What BMW 3 Series color has the best resale value?

Price differences by car color compared to the average price of a used BMW 3 Series

What is the best time to buy a used BMW 3 Series?

Good times to buy

$237 Average Savings

January, August, September, October, November, December are good times to buy to find the best prices.

Good times to sell

$241 Average Premium

February, March, April, May, June, July are good times to sell to get the best prices.

What Is The Average Price Of A Used Bmw 3 Series By Model Year?

Year Average Price Deals Listings
2024 BMW 3 Series for Sale Near Me $37,110 Save $7,858 on 260 deals 548 listings
2023 BMW 3 Series for Sale Near Me $36,021 Save $9,190 on 573 deals 979 listings
2021 BMW 3 Series for Sale Near Me $27,492 Save $7,593 on 299 deals 538 listings
2020 BMW 3 Series for Sale Near Me $25,364 Save $6,831 on 295 deals 540 listings

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Prices in Top Cities

Average Price Deals Listings
BMW 3 Series in Los Angeles $37,124 Save $6,419 on 453 deals 1,392 listings
BMW 3 Series in Dallas $30,766 Save $7,102 on 185 deals 459 listings
BMW 3 Series in Atlanta $25,267 Save $6,546 on 215 deals 517 listings
BMW 3 Series in Minneapolis $27,374 Save $7,425 on 50 deals 103 listings
BMW 3 Series in Miami $34,809 Save $5,054 on 179 deals 679 listings

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Average Price Deals Listings
BMW M3 for Sale $72,611 Save $15,365 on 354 deals 1,488 listings
BMW M4 for Sale $78,486 Save $13,028 on 295 deals 1,502 listings
BMW X5 for Sale $61,095 Save $15,082 on 5,440 deals 19,260 listings
BMW i8 for Sale $57,334 Save $12,812 on 25 deals 106 listings

Popular Bmw 3 Series Searches

Average Price Deals Listings
By Owner $11,179 Save $3,082 on 9 deals 24 listings

Popular Bmw 3 Series Price Searches

Average Price Deals Listings
Used BMW 3 Series for Sale Under $5,000 $4,155 Save $3,211 on 185 deals 322 listings
Used BMW 3 Series for Sale Under $10,000 $7,473 Save $4,216 on 1,110 deals 2,253 listings
Used BMW 3 Series for Sale Under $6,000 $4,895 Save $3,883 on 327 deals 588 listings
Used BMW 3 Series for Sale Under $7,000 $5,644 Save $3,883 on 535 deals 964 listings
Used BMW 3 Series for Sale Under $12,000 $8,375 Save $4,752 on 1,409 deals 2,944 listings
Used BMW 3 Series for Sale Under $8,000 $6,333 Save $3,883 on 742 deals 1,409 listings
Used BMW 3 Series for Sale Under $3,000 $2,706 Save $1,927 on 20 deals 47 listings
Used BMW 3 Series for Sale Under $20,000 $11,042 Save $5,023 on 2,144 deals 4,584 listings
Used BMW 3 Series for Sale Under $9,000 $6,905 Save $3,883 on 920 deals 1,831 listings
Used BMW 3 Series for Sale Under $15,000 $9,604 Save $4,752 on 1,759 deals 3,784 listings

Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) Bmw 3 Series For Sale

Average Price Deals Listings
Certified Pre-Owned (CPO) BMW 3 Series for Sale $39,593 Save $9,640 on 194 deals 496 listings

Popular Bmw 3 Series Colors

Average Price Deals Listings
Red BMW 3 Series for Sale $31,665 Save $6,540 on 156 deals 464 listings
Orange BMW 3 Series for Sale $25,845 Save $5,112 on 25 deals 47 listings
Green BMW 3 Series for Sale $30,739 Save $2,756 on 6 deals 31 listings
Brown BMW 3 Series for Sale $11,316 Save $4,451 on 31 deals 72 listings

Popular Bmw 3 Series Features

Average Price Deals Listings
BMW 3 Series with Navigation for Sale $46,663 Save $9,640 on 2,088 deals 8,547 listings

Popular Bmw 3 Series Fuel Types

Average Price Deals Listings
Diesel BMW 3 Series for Sale $13,995 Save $4,236 on 23 deals 80 listings
Plug-In Hybrid BMW 3 Series for Sale $27,546 Save $6,722 on 270 deals 517 listings

Popular Bmw 3 Series Interior Colors

Average Price Deals Listings
BMW 3 Series Red Interior for Sale $48,820 Save $8,160 on 231 deals 1,255 listings
BMW 3 Series Brown Interior for Sale $23,129 Save $8,677 on 733 deals 1,706 listings
BMW 3 Series White Interior for Sale $24,239 Save $5,470 on 29 deals 66 listings
BMW 3 Series Black Interior for Sale $33,227 Save $8,552 on 2,079 deals 5,961 listings
BMW 3 Series Blue Interior for Sale $10,213 Save $603 on 1 deal 7 listings

Popular Bmw 3 Series Engines

Average Price Deals Listings
4-Cylinder BMW 3 Series for Sale $36,033 Save $9,640 on 3,174 deals 10,113 listings

Popular Bmw 3 Series Body Types

Average Price Deals Listings
BMW 3 Series Coupes for Sale $11,196 Save $3,755 on 80 deals 267 listings

Average Price of BMW 3 Series Trims

Trim Average Price Listings Specs

BMW 3 Series 330i xDrive (2017-2020)

$31,201 2,323 Listings
Body Style Sedan, Wagon
Drive Train AWD
Fuel Type Gas
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BMW 3 Series 330i (2001-2006, 2017-2020)

$28,598 2,199 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train RWD
Fuel Type Gas
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BMW 3 Series 328i (1996-2000, 2007-2016)

$8,995 1,514 Listings
Body Style Convertible, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Drive Train RWD
Fuel Type Gas
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BMW 3 Series 328i xDrive (2009-2016)

$9,687 1,060 Listings
Body Style Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Drive Train AWD
Fuel Type Gas
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BMW 3 Series 320i (1981-1983, 2013-2018)

$10,801 525 Listings
Body Style Coupe, Sedan
Drive Train RWD
Fuel Type Gas
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BMW 3 Series M340i xDrive (2020)

$46,663 439 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train AWD
Fuel Type Gas
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BMW 3 Series 335i (2007-2015)

$11,001 439 Listings
Body Style Convertible, Coupe, Sedan
Drive Train RWD
Fuel Type Gas
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BMW 3 Series 320i xDrive (2013-2018)

$11,167 424 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train AWD
Fuel Type Gas
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BMW 3 Series 330e (2016)

$28,475 292 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train RWD
Fuel Type Plug-in Hybrid
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BMW 3 Series M340i (2020)

$44,009 292 Listings
Body Style Sedan
Drive Train RWD
Fuel Type Gas
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How much is a BMW 3 Series?

BMW 3 Series
  • A new BMW 3 Series's average price is $50,102 and the price range is $44,500 to $63,292
  • A 3-year-old used BMW 3 Series's average price is $42,224 with a price range of $31,990 to $55,738

See below for the average BMW 3 Series price across model years.

BMW 3 Series 2017-2022 $35,596
BMW 3 Series 2012-2017 $19,534
BMW 3 Series 2007-2012 $10,875

The average price for a 3-year-old used luxury wagon is $29,436, with the BMW 3 Series's price typically $12,788 above average for this vehicle type.

Is the BMW 3 Series a good car?

BMW 3 Series
  • The BMW 3 Series earns an ISC quality score of 8.5 based on its reliability, value retention and safety ratings.
  • The BMW 3 Series is ranked #1 in quality in the luxury wagon category, with the Audi allroad ranked just below it
See our full list of the Best Luxury Wagons

Is BMW 3 Series reliable?

BMW 3 Series
  • The BMW 3 Series is the 2nd most reliable vehicle in the luxury small car category, with a reliability score of 8.7.
  • Approximately 2.6% of all BMW 3 Seriess on the road have reached 150,000 miles or more, which compares to an average of 1.7% for the luxury small car category
  • The best-ranked luxury small car for reliability is the Lexus IS 350 sedan
See below for the reliability scores of various cars in the luxury small car category:
Lexus IS 350 sedan 8.5
Acura ILX sedan 8.0
Audi A5 coupe 8.0
Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe 7.9
BMW 2 Series coupe 7.8
Audi A5 sedan 7.8
BMW 2 Series sedan 7.8
Mercedes-Benz CLA sedan 7.7
Audi A4 sedan 7.7
INFINITI Q50 sedan 7.7
Lexus IS 300 sedan 7.6
Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan 7.5
BMW 4 Series coupe 7.5
Volvo S60 sedan 7.4
Audi S4 sedan 7.4
Audi S5 sedan 7.4
BMW 4 Series sedan 7.4
Audi A3 sedan 7.3
BMW 3 Series sedan 7.3
BMW M3 sedan 7.0
Lexus RC 300 coupe
Lexus RC 350 coupe
Lexus IS 500 sedan
Cadillac CT4 sedan
Cadillac CT4-V sedan
Audi RS 3 sedan
Mercedes-Benz A-Class sedan
Acura Integra hatchback
Audi S3 sedan
Genesis G70 sedan
Mercedes-Benz AMG GT sedan
Audi RS 5 Sportback sedan
Audi S5 Sportback sedan
Audi A5 Sportback sedan
Jaguar XE sedan
Alfa Romeo Giulia sedan

Is the BMW 3 Series safe?

BMW 3 Series
  • The latest BMW 3 Series's 5-star NHTSA-based safety rating ranks it #1 for safety in the luxury wagon category
  • The BMW 3 Series's rating has averaged 5.0 stars over the past 10 years
  • The BMW 3 Series's individual crash test scores for 2021 are listed below:
    • Frontal Crash: 5
    • Side Crash: 5
    • Rollover: 5

These scores are based on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) crash tests.