BMW 3 Series prices up as new model approaches
Another popular model hit by price hikes, this time by up to $3400; top-shelf BMW M3 now hits almost $170KBMW 3 Series prices have gone up just months before the arrival of a heavily updated version of BMW’s best-selling sedan, with prices rising by up to $3400 depending on the variant.
Admission to the BMW 3 Series range now costs $1600 more than before at $73,900 plus on-road costs for the 320i, whereas the flagship BMW M3 Competition xDrive sports sedan now starts from $169,500 (+$3000).
Only the BMW M3 manual is exempt from the price increase, but only because it went up by $3000 a few months ago, with both M3 Competition models now $3000 pricier.
The biggest increases have been applied to the 330 trio – 330i sedan, 330i Touring and 330e sedan – which have all jumped up by $3400, while the two M340i xDrive variants escaped with only a $1700 increase.
BMW Australia hasn’t given a clear reason for the upswing in asking prices, instead telling carsales it “constantly reviews its pricing structure throughout the year, taking into consideration a number of different factors”.
“However, we always aim to ensure our products remain appropriately positioned and represent a competitive pricing proposition in the market for our customers,” a local spokesperson said.
Those ‘different factors’ more than likely include the rising cost of raw materials and shipping being faced by all manufacturers at the moment, with BMW being the latest addition to an ever-growing list of brands upping its prices as market conditions deteriorate.
The facelifted BMW 3 Series range due here later in the year will no doubt elevate these prices even higher due to the significant uplift in cabin technology and driver aids they will bring.
How much does the 2022 BMW 3 Series cost?
320i (a) – $73,500 (+$1600)
330i (a) – $83,300 (+$3400)
330i Touring (a) – $87,300 (+$3400)
330e (a) – $90,300 (+$3400)
M340i xDrive Pure (a) – $103,600 (+$1700)
M340i xDrive (a) – $113,600 (+$1700)
M3 – $153,500 (unchanged)
M3 Competition (a) – $163,500 (+$3000)
M3 Competition xDrive (a) – $169,500 (+$3000)
* Prices exclude on-road costs
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