Real price data
What should you pay for a 2016 BMW 3 Series?
Original MSRP
$35,150
When new
Fair market price
$10,433
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$24,717
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $9,956 · 75th $13,994 · MSRP $35,150
Spread of current 2016 BMW 3 Series listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
64
out of 100
strong leverage
~58 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
58days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 BMW 3 Series.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2016 BMW 3 Series inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$32,338–$33,744
Estimated dealer invoice — about $35,150 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 320i | $9,647 | $35,150 | $32,338–$33,744 |
| 328i | $10,091 | $42,650 | $39,238–$40,944 |
| 340i | $18,859 | $45,800 | $42,136–$43,968 |
| 328d | — | $39,850 | $36,662–$38,256 |
| 335i | — | $49,200 | $45,264–$47,232 |
- 320i
- $9,647
- 328i
- $10,091
- 340i
- $18,859
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2016 BMW 3 Series?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $10,433, within a typical market range of $9,956 to $13,994.
Is the 2016 BMW 3 Series cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $35,150, so a fair used price is roughly $24,717 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2016 BMW 3 Series?
There are about 58 days of national market supply for the 2016 BMW 3 Series — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 BMW 3 Series.
How much can you negotiate on a 2016 BMW 3 Series?
Negotiating leverage rates 64/100 (strong). ~58 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2016 BMW 3 Series?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $32,338–$33,744 — its $35,150 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/23/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.