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3 seris/ C230/ A4

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2006 BMW 3-Series

23%: 5 votes

2006 BMW 3-Series: 325i Sedan

2006 Audi A4

45%: 10 votes

2006 Audi A4: A4 4dr Sdn 2.0T CVT

2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class

32%: 7 votes

2006 Mercedes-Benz C Class: C230 Sport Sedan

2006 BMW 3-Se...: 325i Sedan

2006 Audi A4: A4 4dr Sdn 2.0T CVT

2006 Mercedes...: C230 Sport Sedan

At-a-Glance Summary
* values are approximate
Average User Rating
4.5 Based on 13 reviews	4 Based on 10 reviews	3 Based on 2 reviews
MSRP and Invoice Pricing
$30,900 Invoice $28,300	$29,440 Invoice $27,215	$29,200 Invoice $27,156
Monthly Payment*
$605 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%	$576 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%	$571 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%

Fuel Summary
* values are approximate
Fuel Type
Gasoline	Gasoline	Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost (15,000 miles)*
$1,200 and up	$1,071 and up	$1,200 and up
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)*
20/30 mpg LessMediumMore	24/32 mpg LessMediumMore	21/29 mpg LessMediumMore
Maximum Range (per tank)*
397 miles NearMediumFar	518 miles NearMediumFar	409 miles NearMediumFar

Engine Summary

Transmission
Manual Automatic optional	Automatic	Manual Automatic optional
Drivetrain
RWD	FWD	RWD
Horsepower SAE Net @ RPM
215 @ 6250 LowMediumHigh	200 @ 5100-6000 LowMediumHigh	201 @ 6200 LowMediumHigh
Torque SAE Net @ RPM
185 @ 2750 LowMediumHigh	207 @ 1800-5000 LowMediumHigh	181 @ 2700 - 5000 LowMediumHigh

Capacity Summary
* values are approximate
EPA Classification and Body Style
Compact 4-Door Sedan	Compact 4-Door Sedan	Compact 4-Door Sedan
Passenger Seating
5	5	5
Cargo Room*
3 Suitcases 12 cubic feet	3 Suitcases 13.4 cubic feet	3 Suitcases 12.2 cubic feet

Warranty Summary

Basic Years
4 years	4 years	4 years
Basic Miles
50,000 miles	50,000 miles	50,000 miles

Safety Summary

Frontal Driver Crash Test Rating
4	N/A	4
Frontal Passenger Crash Test Rating
4	N/A	4
NHTSA Rollover Rating
4	N/A	4

Dimensions Summary

Weight (lbs)
3,285 lbs LightMediumHeavy	3,450 lbs LightMediumHeavy	3,405 lbs LightMediumHeavy
Length (inches)
178.2 inches ShortMediumLong	180.6 inches ShortMediumLong	178.4 inches ShortMediumLong
Width (inches)
71.5 inches NarrowMediumWide	69.8 inches NarrowMediumWide	68 inches NarrowMediumWide
Height (inches)
55.9 inches ShortMediumTall	56.2 inches ShortMediumTall	55.6 inches ShortMediumTall

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