BMW 3 Series vs Dodge Charger: cost to own
Verdict, over 6 years
The BMW 3 Series costs about $12,822 less
That's $178 a month. Closest matching trims: same fuel and drive where possible.3 Series 330 xDrive Sedan✓ $1,663/moTrue cost
Charger 2-Door Scat Pack$1,841/moTrue cost
2027 BMW 3 SeriesClosest 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
2026 Dodge ChargerClosest matching trim: Charger 2-Door Scat Pack
Sticker (MSRP)$69,995
+$12,596→↓Freight, fees, HST
Drive away$82,591
+ running costs→↓− $34,298 resale
True cost$1,841/moA month to own, after resale
Line by line
| Price | |||
| Sticker (MSRP) | ✓ $61,500 | $69,995 | 3 Series by $8,495 |
| Freight and fees, before tax | $3,696 | ✓ $3,094 | Charger by $602 |
| Sales tax (HST) | ✓ $8,475 | $9,502 | 3 Series by $1,027 |
| Drive-away price | ✓ $73,671 | $82,591 | 3 Series by $8,920 |
| Running costs, 6 years | |||
| Fuel or charging | ✓ $17,982 | $24,975 | 3 Series by $6,993 |
| Insurance (estimate) | ✓ $15,903 | $16,893 | 3 Series by $990 |
| Maintenance (estimate) | $12,850 | ✓ $9,336 | Charger by $3,514 |
| Loan rate | 6.5% | 6.5% | — |
| Loan interest | ✓ $14,443 | $16,318 | 3 Series by $1,875 |
| Lost return on your money | ✓ $14,949 | $16,670 | 3 Series by $1,721 |
| Resale after 6 yrs | −$30,135 | ✓ −$34,298 | Charger by $4,163 |
| Total | |||
| True cost | ✓ $119,754 | $132,576 | 3 Series by $12,822 |
| True cost a month | ✓ $1,663/mo | $1,841/mo | 3 Series by $178 |
| You pay each month | ✓ $1,805/mo | $2,017/mo | 3 Series by $212 |
| Practical | |||
| Fuel type | Premium gas | Premium gas | — |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | — |
| Carry-ons, 2 people | Not published | 5 | — |
| Built in Canada | — | Windsor, ON | — |
| Cargo behind row 2, litres | Not published | 644 | — |
| Length | 4.76 m | 5.25 m | — |
| Ground clearance | — | 14 cm | — |
| Resale % after 6 yrs | 49% | 49% | — |
| US crash test | ✓ 5★ | Not rated yet | — |
Price
Sticker (MSRP)
Freight and fees, before tax
Sales tax (HST)
Drive-away price
Running costs, 6 years
Fuel or charging
Insurance (estimate)
Maintenance (estimate)
Loan rate
Loan interest
Lost return on your money
Resale after 6 yrs
Total
True cost
True cost a month
You pay each month
Practical
Fuel type
Seats
Carry-ons, 2 people
Built in Canada
Cargo behind row 2, litres
Length
Ground clearance
Resale % after 6 yrs
US crash test
✓ marks the better figure. Resale for both is typical for their type and brand (unless you lease). Their stickers differ by $8,495.