Summary

• With 160 currently listed for sale near Raleigh, NC and an average price of $44,746.00, 48.8% of 2024 BMW 3 Series models for sale on CarGurus are rated as good or great deals.

• Favorably reviewed: Owners rated the 2024 BMW 3 Series 5 / 5 stars.

• 100.0% of 2024 BMW 3 Series models on CarGurus are accident free.

Why it stands out

The 2024 BMW 3 Series stands out because it still blends performance, handling, and luxury in the way that made the name famous in the first place. It remains BMW’s most versatile and varied car, and even in its current form it keeps the brand’s businesslike luxury and precise driving character intact. For buyers who want a premium sedan that feels engaging rather than merely comfortable, that combination is a major part of its appeal.

This generation is also notable for its focused body style and broad powertrain spread. It comes only as a four-door sedan, and BMW offers four basic sub-models: the 330i, 330e, M340i, and M3. The 330i uses a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 255 horsepower and 294 pound-feet of torque, while the 330e plug-in hybrid pairs a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with an electric motor for 288 horsepower and 310 pound-feet and can manage up to 22 miles of electric range. Above that, the M340i uses BMW’s 48-volt mild-hybrid 3.0-liter B58 inline-six with 382 horsepower and 369 pound-feet of torque, and the M3 brings much more serious performance with 473 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, or 503 horsepower and 479 pound-feet in Competition form. Rear- or all-wheel drive is available on the regular models, and all of them use an eight-speed automatic transmission.

BMW has also kept the 3 Series current with meaningful technology updates. In 2023, it received a new infotainment system and a redesigned dashboard with a big curved panel display, larger screens, and new software with a helpful digital assistant. Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are included, along with over-the-air software updates and an available head-up display. The cabin is still sober and luxurious, but it remains a little tight in the back, and trunk space is ample in all but the 330e, where the battery pack eats into cargo room. Safety tech is solid, with standard frontal collision warning with city collision mitigation, though many other driver-assistance features are optional and may not be present on every used example.

Other model years to consider

• 2019 BMW 3 Series

  • Average price: $18,998.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 30.4%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 214

• 2023 BMW 3 Series

  • Average price: $31,899.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 52.4%
  • User rating: 5 / 5
  • Total listings: 164

• 2022 BMW 3 Series

  • Average price: $33,704.00
  • Good/great deal percentage: 51.7%
  • User rating: 4.5 / 5
  • Total listings: 203

This analysis is based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.