Exploring BMW 228i Car Insurance Costs: Ultimate Rate Breakdown

How much does BMW 228i insurance cost? We break down average insurance rates for the 228i Convertible up to the xDrive Coupe trim level to find out how average prices compare to other small luxury cars.

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  • BMW 228i insurance costs an average of $1,826 per year, or around $152 per month for full coverage.
  • With an average car insurance cost range of $62, the cheapest BMW 228i trim level to insure is the Convertible at around $1,796 per year, and the most expensive trim being the xDrive Coupe at $1,858 annually.
  • Ranked fifth out of 26 other models in the 2016 small luxury car class, car insurance rates for the BMW 228i cost $91 less per year than the average cost for the segment.

How much does BMW 228i car insurance cost?

BMW 228i car insurance rates average $1,826 annually for full coverage, or $152 on a monthly basis. With the average small luxury car costing $1,917 a year to insure, the BMW 228i could save an estimated $91 or more on an annual basis.

The chart below details how average BMW 228i car insurance rates change based on a variety of driver ages and the chosen policy deductibles.

Average 2016 BMW 228i car insurance premiums for different driver ages and policy deductibles.
Figure 1: Average 2016 BMW 228i car insurance premiums for different driver ages and policy deductibles. Rates updated on June 26, 2025.

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Data Methodology: Average premiums are based on a 2016 model year BMW 228i. Rates assume a clean driving record and no claims or at-fault accidents. Comprehensive and collision coverage is included as well as UM/UIM and medical payments coverage. Premium amounts are averaged across all trim levels.

2016 BMW 228i Insurance Cost by Driver Age and Deductibles
Driver Age Policy Deductible Annual Premium Cost Per Month
20-Year-Old$1,000$3,100$258
$500$3,662$305
$250$4,252$354
30-Year-Old$1,000$1,636$136
$500$1,946$162
$250$2,274$190
40-Year-Old$1,000$1,538$128
$500$1,826$152
$250$2,126$177
50-Year-Old$1,000$1,370$114
$500$1,618$135
$250$1,878$157
60-Year-Old$1,000$1,286$107
$500$1,518$127
$250$1,758$147

Data Methodology: Rated driver has no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Uninsured Motorist (UM), Underinsured Motorist (UIM) and medical payments coverages are included. Premium is averaged for all trim levels available for the 2016 BMW 228i. Updated June 26, 2025

Insurance rates in the chart above vary from the cheapest average rate of $1,286 per year for a driver age 60 with $1,000 comprehensive and collision deductibles to the most expensive average rate of $4,252 per year for a driver age 20 with $250 physical damage deductibles.

The data below details average full coverage insurance rates for the BMW 228i for the 2014 to 2016 model years.

BMW 228i Insurance Cost for 2014-2024 Models
Model Year and Vehicle Annual Premium Cost Per Month
2024 BMW 228i$2,548$212
2023 BMW 228i$2,478$207
2022 BMW 228i$2,314$193
2016 BMW 228i$1,826$152
2015 BMW 228i$1,780$148
2014 BMW 228i$1,776$148

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Premiums are averaged for all BMW 228i trim levels for each model year. Updated June 27, 2025

Average annual premium and cost per month to insure 2014 to 2016 BMW 228i models
Average annual premium and cost per month to insure 2014 to 2016 BMW 228i models

The next table details insurance rates on a 2016 BMW 228i, including a monthly budget amount, for each available trim level.

2016 BMW 228i Insurance Rates by Trim Level
2016 BMW 228i Trim Level Annual Premium Cost Per Month
Convertible$1,796$150
Coupe$1,810$151
S Coupe$1,810$151
S xDrive Coupe$1,858$155
xDrive Coupe$1,858$155

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Updated June 26, 2025

Insurance cost by trim level for a 2016 BMW 228i ranging from the Convertible model at $1,796 per year to the xDrive Coupe model at $1,858
Insurance cost by trim level for a 2016 BMW 228i ranging from the Convertible model at $1,796 per year to the xDrive Coupe model at $1,858

How does BMW 228i insurance cost compare?

The BMW 228i ranks fifth out of 26 total vehicles in the 2016 small luxury car class for insurance affordability. The 228i costs $91 or 4.9% less per year than the average rate for comparable models.

Full coverage insurance costs an average of $1,826 per year for this BMW model, while the average for all comparable small luxury cars is $1,917 per year.

When compared side-by-side to other small luxury cars, auto insurance rates for a BMW 228i cost $156 less per year than the Mercedes-Benz C300, $60 more than the Volvo S60, and $26 more than the Acura TLX.

The next chart shows how car insurance cost for the BMW 228i compares to the top-selling small luxury cars for 2016 like the Audi A4, Lexus IS 350, and the BMW i3. A table with more comprehensive data is also included after the chart breaking down insurance cost comparisons and rankings for the entire 26 vehicle small luxury car segment.

Average 2016 BMW 228i car insurance premium compared to other small luxury car models.
Figure 2: Average 2016 BMW 228i car insurance premium compared to other small luxury car models. Rates updated on June 27, 2025.

Data Methodology: Average rates are for a 2016 model year BMW 228i. Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male driver with a clean driving record and no at-fault accidents. Average premium includes all BMW 228i trim levels. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and rates are averaged for all U.S. states.

BMW 228i Insurance Cost Compared to All Small Luxury Cars
Rank Make and Model Annual Premium Difference
1BMW 228xi$1,616-$210
2Mercedes-Benz SLK 300$1,758-$68
3Volvo S60$1,766-$60
4Acura TLX$1,800-$26
5BMW 228i$1,826--
6BMW i3$1,834$8
7Audi S3$1,854$28
8BMW 340i$1,874$48
9BMW 335xi$1,884$58
10BMW 328i$1,892$66
11Lexus CT 200H$1,896$70
12Audi A4$1,906$80
13BMW 320i$1,908$82
14Mercedes-Benz SLK 350$1,920$94
15BMW 328d$1,932$106
16BMW M235i$1,934$108
17Lexus RC 200T$1,942$116
18Cadillac ATS$1,950$124
19Mercedes-Benz B250E$1,968$142
20Mercedes-Benz C300$1,982$156
21BMW 328xi$2,000$174
22Lexus RC 350$2,004$178
23BMW 330e$2,010$184
24Lexus IS 200T$2,038$212
25Lexus GS 200T$2,168$342
26Lexus IS 350$2,172$346

Data Methodology: Rated driver is a 40-year-old married male with no driving violations or at-fault accidents in the prior three years. Comprehensive and collision deductibles are $500 and UM/UIM and medical payments coverages are included. Premiums are averaged for all trim levels for each vehicle from the 2016 model year. Updated June 27, 2025

Additional car insurance rates and discounts

Listed below are some additional rates for different policy situations you may run into, as well as some money-saving tips and policy discounts to look for.

  • Insuring teen drivers is expensive. Average rates for full coverage BMW 228i insurance costs $6,486 per year for a 16-year-old driver, $6,282 per year for a 17-year-old driver, $5,624 per year for an 18-year-old driver, and $5,123 per year for a 19-year-old driver.
  • Earn a discount from your employment. Most car insurance companies offer discounts for having a job in professions like doctors, scientists, accountants, lawyers, nurses, architects, and others. Being employed in a qualifying occupation could potentially save between $55 and $175 on your yearly car insurance bill.
  • Rated driver gender affects the rate you pay. For a 2016 BMW 228i, a 20-year-old man pays an estimated $3,662 per year, while a 20-year-old female driver will get a rate of $2,630, a difference of $1,032 per year. The females get the cheaper rate by far. But by age 50, the cost for men is $1,618 and the female rate is $1,582, a difference of only $36.
  • Avoiding accidents keeps insurance rates low. Multiple at-fault accidents raise rates, potentially by an extra $2,592 per year for a 20-year-old driver and even as much as $750 per year for a 40-year-old driver.
  • As you get older, rates tend to drop. The difference in insurance cost for a BMW 228i between a 60-year-old driver ($1,518 per year) and a 20-year-old driver ($3,662 per year) is $2,144, or a savings of 82.8%.
  • Raise your credit for better rates. Having a high credit rating of over 800 could save a minimum of $287 per year over a lower credit rating of 670-739. Conversely, a below average credit score could cost as much as $332 more per year.