Alfa Romeo Giulia vs BMW 3 Series: cost to own

Verdict, over 6 years

The Alfa Romeo Giulia costs about $2,073 less

That's $29 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.

Giulia✓ $1,634/moTrue cost

3 Series 330 xDrive Sedan$1,663/moTrue cost

2026 Alfa Romeo Giulia

Closest matching trim: Giulia

Sticker (MSRP)$62,995

+$11,573→↓Freight, fees, HST

Drive away$74,568

+ running costs→↓− $30,868 resale

True cost$1,634/moA month to own, after resale

2027 BMW 3 Series

Closest matching trim: 3 Series 330 xDrive Sedan

Sticker (MSRP)$61,500

+$12,171→↓Freight, fees, HST

Drive away$73,671

+ running costs→↓− $30,135 resale

True cost$1,663/moA month to own, after resale

Line by line


Price
Sticker (MSRP)	$62,995	✓ $61,500	3 Series by $1,495
Freight and fees, before tax	✓ $2,994	$3,696	Giulia by $702
Sales tax (HST)	$8,579	✓ $8,475	3 Series by $104
Drive-away price	$74,568	✓ $73,671	3 Series by $897
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging	$18,382	✓ $17,982	3 Series by $400
Insurance (estimate)	$16,035	✓ $15,903	3 Series by $132
Maintenance (estimate)	✓ $9,720	$12,850	Giulia by $3,130
Loan rate	6.5%	6.5%	—
Loan interest	$14,631	✓ $14,443	3 Series by $188
Lost return on your money	$15,122	✓ $14,949	3 Series by $173
Resale after 6 yrs	✓ −$30,868	−$30,135	Giulia by $733
Total
True cost	✓ $117,681	$119,754	Giulia by $2,073
True cost a month	✓ $1,634/mo	$1,663/mo	Giulia by $29
You pay each month	✓ $1,784/mo	$1,805/mo	Giulia by $21
Practical
Fuel type	Premium gas	Premium gas	—
Seats	5	5	—
Carry-ons, 2 people	Not published	Not published	—
Cargo behind row 2, litres	Not published	Not published	—
Length	4.64 m	4.76 m	—
Resale % after 6 yrs	49%	49%	—
US crash test	Not rated yet	✓ 5★	—

Price

Sticker (MSRP)

Giulia $62,9953 Series 330 xDrive Sedan ✓ $61,500Cheaper by 3 Series by $1,495

Freight and fees, before tax

Giulia ✓ $2,9943 Series 330 xDrive Sedan $3,696Cheaper by Giulia by $702

Sales tax (HST)

Giulia $8,5793 Series 330 xDrive Sedan ✓ $8,475Cheaper by 3 Series by $104

Drive-away price

Giulia $74,5683 Series 330 xDrive Sedan ✓ $73,671Cheaper by 3 Series by $897

Running costs, 6 years

Fuel or charging

Giulia $18,3823 Series 330 xDrive Sedan ✓ $17,982Cheaper by 3 Series by $400

Insurance (estimate)

Giulia $16,0353 Series 330 xDrive Sedan ✓ $15,903Cheaper by 3 Series by $132

Maintenance (estimate)

Giulia ✓ $9,7203 Series 330 xDrive Sedan $12,850Cheaper by Giulia by $3,130

Loan rate

Giulia 6.5%3 Series 330 xDrive Sedan 6.5%Cheaper by —

Loan interest

Giulia $14,6313 Series 330 xDrive Sedan ✓ $14,443Cheaper by 3 Series by $188

Lost return on your money

Giulia $15,1223 Series 330 xDrive Sedan ✓ $14,949Cheaper by 3 Series by $173

Resale after 6 yrs

Giulia ✓ −$30,8683 Series 330 xDrive Sedan −$30,135Cheaper by Giulia by $733

Total

True cost

Giulia ✓ $117,6813 Series 330 xDrive Sedan $119,754Cheaper by Giulia by $2,073

True cost a month

Giulia ✓ $1,634/mo3 Series 330 xDrive Sedan $1,663/moCheaper by Giulia by $29

You pay each month

Giulia ✓ $1,784/mo3 Series 330 xDrive Sedan $1,805/moCheaper by Giulia by $21

Practical

Fuel type

Giulia Premium gas3 Series 330 xDrive Sedan Premium gasCheaper by —

Seats

Giulia 53 Series 330 xDrive Sedan 5Cheaper by —

Carry-ons, 2 people

Giulia Not published3 Series 330 xDrive Sedan Not publishedCheaper by —

Cargo behind row 2, litres

Giulia Not published3 Series 330 xDrive Sedan Not publishedCheaper by —

Length

Giulia 4.64 m3 Series 330 xDrive Sedan 4.76 mCheaper by —

Resale % after 6 yrs

Giulia 49%3 Series 330 xDrive Sedan 49%Cheaper by —

US crash test

Giulia Not rated yet3 Series 330 xDrive Sedan ✓ 5★Cheaper by —

✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). Their stickers differ by $1,495.