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- Mid-Size Cars (3)
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Fuel Economy
- 15 MPG or Better (12)
- MSRP: $28,600 - $34,900
- Invoice: $26,310 - $32,110
- MPG: 18 City / 28 Hwy
2008 BMW 1-Series
#6 in Upscale Small Cars
The 1-Series has the precise performance and cabin refinement of its ancestor, the BMW 3-Series. But its styling isn't as sleek as other entry-level coupes.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.6 |
| Performance: | 8.5 |
| Exterior: | 4.9 |
| Interior: | 6.8 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $35,600 - $43,000
- Invoice: $32,750 - $39,560
- MPG: 18 City / 28 Hwy
2008 BMW 3 Series Coupe
Auto writers say the 3-Series Coupe is a good mixture of sport and prestige.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.6 |
| Performance: | 9.1 |
| Exterior: | 8.8 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | 9.6 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $34,500 - $36,400
- Invoice: $31,740 - $33,490
- MPG: 20 (Est) City / 30 (Est) Hwy
2008 BMW 3 Series Wagon
#1 in Luxury Wagons
The 3-Series Wagon is one of the least expensive vehicles in the BMW lineup and buyers get a lot for their investment: a good engine, terrific handling, luxurious interior décor and a stylish BMW exterior. ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.4 |
| Performance: | 9.0 |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | 7.1 |
| Safety: | 9.5 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $32,700 - $41,200
- Invoice: $30,085 - $37,905
- MPG: 18 City / 28 Hwy
2008 BMW 3-Series
#1 in Upscale Midsize Cars
The 3-Series' combination of world-class performance and luxury in a midsize sedan is unparalleled in the class.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.6 |
| Performance: | 9.1 |
| Exterior: | 8.8 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | 9.2 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $32,400 - $40,800
- Invoice: $29,810 - $37,535
- MPG: 20 City / 29 Hwy
2007 BMW 3-Series
The 3-Series offers world-class performance and luxury in a midsize sedan.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.6 |
| Performance: | 8.9 |
| Exterior: | 9.0 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | 9.2 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $43,500 - $49,500
- Invoice: $40,020 - $45,540
- MPG: 18 City / 28 Hwy
2008 BMW 3-Series Convertible
The drop-top edition of one of the world's most praised cars, the 2008 BMW 3-Series Convertible is a hardtop driver's car that has ample acceleration, a smooth automatic transmission and a good-looking exterior. It doesn't ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | NA |
| Performance: | NA |
| Exterior: | NA |
| Interior: | NA |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | NA |
- MSRP: $44,600 - $58,800
- Invoice: $41,030 - $54,095
- MPG: 17 City / 27 Hwy
2008 BMW 5-Series
#2 in Luxury Large Cars
The 5-Series' ranking is based on its class-leading combination of performance, comfort and technology. Other luxury large cars may rank higher insafety and interior, the BMW 5-Series scores well in every category and deserves a ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 9.2 |
| Performance: | 8.9 |
| Exterior: | 8.6 |
| Interior: | 8.1 |
| Safety: | 7.5 |
| Reliability: | 8.0 |
- MSRP: $38,600 - $38,600
- Invoice: $35,510 - $35,510
- MPG: 18 City / 26 Hwy
2008 BMW X3
#3 in Luxury Compact SUVs
The 2008 BMW X3 delivers very competitive all-wheel drive performance, though some may find its suspension a little too stiff and the price a bit high for its class. Exterior styling is becoming dated, but ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.9 |
| Performance: | 8.2 |
| Exterior: | 6.6 |
| Interior: | 7.6 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
- MSRP: $38,000 - $38,000
- Invoice: $34,960 - $34,960
- MPG: 18 City / 26 Hwy
2007 BMW X3
The X3 delivers very competitive all-wheel drive performance, though some may find its suspension a little too stiff and the price high for its class. Exterior styling is becoming dated, but the interior is widely ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.5 |
| Performance: | 8.4 |
| Exterior: | 6.0 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $46,200 - $54,800
- Invoice: $42,505 - $50,415
- MPG: 17 City / 23 Hwy
2008 BMW X5
#12 in Luxury Midsize SUVs
The X5 delivers sports sedan performance and optional seating for seven, but can't do much in the way of off-roading. Another low point is its iDrive control system, which many reviewers find confusing. Consequently, the ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.0 |
| Performance: | 7.9 |
| Exterior: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 7.9 |
| Safety: | 9.8 |
| Reliability: | 6.0 |
- MSRP: $45,900 - $54,500
- Invoice: $42,230 - $50,140
- MPG: 17 City / 23 Hwy
2007 BMW X5
The X5 delivers sports sedan performance and optional seating for seven, but is not the best off-road option. If you're in the market for a luxury midsize SUV, you should also consider the highly rated ...
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 7.7 |
| Performance: | 7.9 |
| Exterior: | 7.7 |
| Interior: | 8.0 |
| Safety: | 8.5 |
| Reliability: | 5.0 |
- MSRP: $36,700 - $42,700
- Invoice: $33,765 - $39,285
- MPG: 18 City / 28 Hwy
2008 BMW Z4
#5 in Luxury Sports Cars
The Z4 offers sporty driving dynamics and plenty of safety features for a reasonable price. However, it doesn't match the smoother rides of some rivals.
| U.S.News Scores | |
|---|---|
| Overall: | 8.6 |
| Performance: | 7.9 |
| Exterior: | 8.2 |
| Interior: | 6.5 |
| Safety: | NA |
| Reliability: | 7.0 |
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