New or certified pre-owned BMW 3 Series in Arlington: which fits you?

Choose a new 3 Series if you want to order it built your way and start the factory warranty on a car with no prior owner. Choose a certified pre-owned 3 Series if you want a nearly new car at a lower asking price with the BMW Certified Pre-Owned coverage.

We sell both at BMW of Arlington on East Lamar Boulevard.

Keep reading below, then schedule a test drive in Arlington. Bringing your own numbers to the lot settles this faster than any spec sheet.

At BMW of Arlington, order new to customize and buy certified to save

A new 3 Series is the car to order when the build matters most to you. A certified pre-owned 3 Series is the car to buy when you want a nearly new car at a lower asking price. Shoppers can reserve an incoming vehicle from the inventory listing or place a custom factory order. Our new lineup runs from the 2 Series and 3 Series to the X7, the i7 and the M5.

What does a 3 Series cost new and certified pre-owned in Arlington?

The 2026 3 Series sedans start at $48,000 for the 330i and at $64,300 for the M340i xDrive, according to BMW’s published starting prices. A certified pre-owned 3 Series is priced on its own listing, so compare that asking price with the starting price for the same trim. Fees come on top of either price. The base registration fee for a passenger vehicle is $50.75 a year, plus county fees (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, 2026). The title application fee is $28.00 or $33.00, depending on the county (Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, 2025).

What warranty covers a new 3 Series and a certified pre-owned one?

A new 3 Series carries the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty, a 4 year/50,000-mile term that starts at purchase. A certified pre-owned 3 Series carries BMW Certified Pre-Owned coverage, and the car must be 5 years old or newer to qualify. “To earn the distinction of being certified, vehicles must have more than 300 miles but less than 60,000 miles on the odometer” (BMW of North America, 2026). Every certified car then carries a 360° inspection approved by BMW Trained Technicians (BMW of North America, 2026). The BMW Certified Pre-Owned Limited Protection Plan covers one year with unlimited miles once the original warranty ends (BMW of North America, 2026). The high-voltage battery is covered for 8 years or 100,000 miles from the in-service date, whichever comes first (BMW of North America, 2026).

What do rear-wheel drive and xDrive change on a 3 Series?

The rear-wheel-drive 330i and the 330i xDrive both make 255 hp and 295 lb-ft, according to BMW’s published 2026 specifications. The xDrive adds all-wheel drive and a starting price of $50,000, against $48,000 for the 330i. The M340i makes 386 hp and 398 lb-ft with either drive, starting at $62,300 rear-wheel drive and $64,300 with xDrive. If you want the lower starting price, the 330i is the one to begin with. If you want all-wheel drive in a 3 Series, the xDrive is the one to pick.

What do you get with a new 3 Series and with a certified pre-owned one?

A new 3 Series gives you the car built to your choices, through a custom factory order, or an incoming car you reserve from the inventory listing. It has no prior owner, and its warranty starts at purchase. A certified pre-owned 3 Series gives you a car already on the road at a lower asking price. It keeps the BMW Certified Pre-Owned coverage, with its inspection and its one-year Limited Protection Plan after the original warranty ends. Choose the new car if the build is the priority, and choose the certified car if the savings and a nearly new car matter more.

Can you lease, finance or trade in toward a 3 Series at BMW of Arlington?

Yes. We offer BMW leases, new BMW financing and pre-owned car loans, so you can choose how you pay on a new or certified car. Trade-in customers can visit with or without an appointment. In a September 2026 Google review, Ali S. wrote: “Richard helped me sign into a new lease without any hesitation and found me the best monthly price that was close to my budget! The entire process was seamless and very efficient. Highly recommend Richard and BMW of Arlington!” That review describes one customer’s lease with Richard.

When is a new or certified pre-owned 3 Series the wrong fit?

If you want an SUV, the X3 and X5 are in our lineup. If you want electric power, the i4 and iX3 are too, and if you want an open-top car, the 4 Series convertible is in our lineup. If the exact trim you want is not on the lot, you can reserve an incoming car or place a custom factory order.

FAQ

How much sales tax and fees will I pay on a 3 Series in Texas?

Texas charges 6.25% sales tax on the sales price, minus any trade-in allowance (Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, 2026). Your trade-in lowers the amount the sales tax is figured on.

What should you check before buying a certified pre-owned 3 Series?

A certified pre-owned BMW at BMW of Arlington must come from a recent model year and pass an inspection against a BMW Certified checklist, done by a BMW-certified technician. BMW’s program page says: “We review each vehicle’s CARFAX™ or AutoCheck® report, and ensure that it has genuine BMW parts, plus an up-to-date maintenance history.” Read the history report before you decide.

What comes standard on a new BMW 3 Series?

A new 3 Series comes with the BMW New Vehicle/SAV Limited Warranty, which starts at purchase. The 2026 lineup is four sedans: the 330i, the 330i xDrive, the M340i and the M340i xDrive.

What are the EPA fuel economy ratings of the 330i and 330i xDrive?

According to the EPA’s certification record for the 2026 model year, the 330i sedan is rated at 28 mpg city, 35 mpg highway and 31 mpg combined. The rear-wheel-drive 330i rates higher on all three figures.

Is the M340i worth the step up from a 330i?

If you want more power, yes. The 2026 M340i sedan makes 386 hp and 398 lb-ft, against 255 hp and 295 lb-ft for the 330i sedan. The M340i xDrive adds all-wheel drive with the same engine output.

How does the 3 Series compare with the 2 Series and 4 Series on published size and price?

The 2 Series starts at $40,000 for the 228 Gran Coupe, which seats five. The 4 Series starts at $51,200 for the 430i Gran Coupe, which also seats five, and its coupes and convertibles seat four.

Why buy your 3 Series at BMW of Arlington?

BMW of Arlington is at 1105 E Lamar Blvd, Arlington, TX 76011. We are an authorized BMW M Certified Dealer, and our staff take part in annual M training. We sell new BMW from the 2 Series to the M5, and we sell pre-owned cars from a range of makes, not only BMW.

Sales is open Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and closed Sunday. Appointments can be booked online, in person or by phone.

In a July 2026 Google review, Carlandre B. wrote: “Chad is The man! I showed up 45 minutes before my appointment for a brake fluid service and emission check. Chad told me to relax and he would get it taken care of. 45 minutes later, I was on my way home. Appreciate you, Chad.” In the same month, Chris J. wrote: “Jeffrey was informative and accommodating. Great experience!”

Our Google record is 4.5 stars across 5,810 reviews (Google, 2026), and 83 in 100 of them are five-star. Each of these six BMW stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth set carries its own Google rating and review count.

Start with BMW of Arlington on East Lamar Boulevard. Browse the new and used BMW inventory, value your trade and get pre-approved online, then finish in store.

BMW of Arlington answers this question against the specific vehicle in front of you rather than the model in general. Value your trade and get pre-approved online, then see us at our Arlington showroom, or call 817-968-1153.

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