Starting at $33,050 including destination, the base 228i is a fraction of what we sampled. Our tester included the $2,200 Sport-line which included some more aggressive trim and a lowered suspension setup.
Our car also came equipped with a few pricey packages including the $700 cold-weather package which includes a heated steering wheel and seats, the $2,150 technology package which adds navigation, the $950 driver assistance package which adds a rear view camera and parking sensors and the $4,050 premium package which adds a moon roof and convenience features like auto-dimming mirrors. The total price rang in at $43,650 thanks to the extra cost paint and leather seating.
That price is just shy of the $44,050 entry price of the M235i, so if you’re not interested in features and just want more power, the M235i may be the better bargain.
