- BMW 330i insurance costs an average of $1,792 per year or around $149 per month, depending on the trim level.
- The cheapest BMW 330i insurance is the base Sedan trim level at an average of $1,772 per year, while the xDrive Sedan is the most expensive to insure at an average cost of $1,810 per year.
- The BMW 330i is one of the cheaper small luxury cars to insure, costing $150 less per year on average as compared to other small luxury cars
How much does BMW 330i insurance cost?
Ranked second out of 19 vehicles in the 2023 small luxury car class, BMW 330i insurance costs an average of $1,792 annually for full coverage, or about $149 per month.
The average small luxury car costs $1,942 per year to insure, so the BMW 330i would save around $150 each year when compared to the average insurance cost for the entire segment.
Depending on the trim level being insured, average monthly payments for full-coverage insurance on a 2023 BMW 330i range from $148 to $151. These rates can vary significantly based on your age, driving record, and where you live.
The chart below helps illustrate how much average car insurance cost can vary on a 2023 BMW 330i.
What is the cheapest BMW 330i insurance?
The cheapest BMW 330i insurance is on the base Sedan at $1,772 per year, or about $148 per month. The most expensive model to insure is the xDrive Sedan, costing an average of $38 more per year.
The next table shows the average auto insurance costs, plus a monthly amount for budgeting, for each trim level for the 2023 model year.
| BMW 330i Trim Level | Annual Policy | 6-month Policy | Per Month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan | $1,772 | $886 | $148 |
| xDrive Sedan | $1,810 | $905 | $151 |
How does 330i insurance compare to the competition?
When compared to the most popular models in the compact luxury car segment, insurance for a BMW 330i costs $156 less per year than the Mercedes-Benz C300, $178 less than the Volvo S60, $30 less than the Acura TLX, and $162 less than the Audi A4.
The BMW 330i ranks second out of 19 total vehicles in the small luxury car segment. The 330i costs an average of $1,792 per year to insure for full coverage and the class median rate is $1,942 annually, a difference of $150 per year.
The chart below shows how well average BMW 330i insurance cost compares to the most popular small luxury cars in America. An additional rate table is included that breaks down insurance rate rankings for all 19 models in the 2023 small luxury car category.
| Rank | Make/Model | Insurance Cost | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Acura Integra | $1,584 | -$208 |
| 2 | BMW 330i | $1,792 | -- |
| 3 | Acura TLX | $1,822 | $30 |
| 4 | Cadillac CT4 | $1,842 | $50 |
| 5 | Genesis G70 | $1,880 | $88 |
| 6 | BMW 330e | $1,910 | $118 |
| 7 | BMW 228i | $1,920 | $128 |
| 8 | BMW 230i | $1,932 | $140 |
| 9 | Mercedes-Benz C300 | $1,948 | $156 |
| 10 | Audi A4 | $1,954 | $162 |
| 11 | Lexus RC 350 | $1,956 | $164 |
| 12 | Audi S3 | $1,968 | $176 |
| 13 | Volvo S60 | $1,970 | $178 |
| 14 | Alfa Romeo Giulia | $1,992 | $200 |
| 15 | BMW M235i | $1,996 | $204 |
| 16 | Lexus IS 350 | $2,028 | $236 |
| 17 | Audi RS 3 | $2,106 | $314 |
| 18 | BMW M240i | $2,146 | $354 |
| 19 | BMW M340i | $2,156 | $364 |
Another useful way to compare the cost of insurance is to look at models that are most similar in price to the BMW 330i, and see if insurance is more or less expensive for those models.
A 2023 BMW 330i has an average purchase price of $44,800, ranging from $43,800 to $45,800, depending on the trim level being purchased (primarily the xDrive option).
The four compact luxury car models closest in price for the 2023 model year are the Lexus IS 350, BMW 330e, Cadillac CT4, and BMW M235i. Here’s how the average MSRP and insurance cost for those models compare to a BMW 330i.
- BMW 330i vs. Lexus IS 350 – The 2023 Lexus IS 350 has an average retail price of $45,285, ranging from $43,660 to $46,910, which is $485 more expensive than the average cost of the 330i. The cost to insure a BMW 330i compared to the Lexus IS 350 is $236 less every 12 months on average.
- BMW 330i vs. BMW 330e – The 2023 BMW 330e has an average MSRP of $45,900 ($44,900 to $46,900), which is $1,100 more expensive than the average MSRP for the 330i. The average insurance cost for the BMW 330i compared to the BMW 330e is $118 less each year.
- BMW 330i vs. Cadillac CT4 – The average MSRP for a 2023 BMW 330i is $1,254 cheaper than the Cadillac CT4, at $44,800 compared to $46,054. The cost to insure a BMW 330i compared to the Cadillac CT4 is $50 less per year on average.
- BMW 330i vs. BMW M235i – The average MSRP for a 2023 BMW 330i is $2,800 cheaper than the BMW M235i, at $44,800 compared to $47,600. Insurance on the BMW 330i costs an average of $204 less per year than the BMW M235i.
BMW 330i full coverage insurance rates
The following table shows average full coverage car insurance rates for the 2017 through 2023 330i models for rated drivers age 20 through 60.
| Model Year and Vehicle | Driver Age 20 | Driver Age 40 | Driver Age 60 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 BMW 330i | $3,548 | $1,792 | $1,600 |
| 2022 BMW 330i | $3,462 | $1,746 | $1,560 |
| 2021 BMW 330i | $3,440 | $1,734 | $1,550 |
| 2020 BMW 330i | $3,392 | $1,708 | $1,528 |
| 2019 BMW 330i | $3,154 | $1,590 | $1,420 |
| 2018 BMW 330i | $3,142 | $1,576 | $1,412 |
| 2017 BMW 330i | $2,982 | $1,498 | $1,344 |
Additional Rates and Information
Since it’s difficult to show all possible rates for every driver age, every risk profile, etc., here are some additional rates and also some policy discounts to keep an eye out for.
- Improve your credit to save money. In states that have laws that do not prevent an insured’s credit score from being used as a factor in determining insurance rates, drivers who have credit scores over 800 may save $281 per year over a credit score between 670-739. Conversely, a below average credit rating could cost around $326 more per year.
- Make your policy cheaper by raising deductibles. Raising your physical damage coverage deductibles from $500 to $1,000 could save around $298 per year for a 40-year-old driver and $578 per year for a 20-year-old driver.
- Low physical damage deductibles increases cost. Dropping your physical damage deductibles from $500 to $250 could cost an additional $310 per year for a 40-year-old driver and $610 per year for a 20-year-old driver.
- Getting older means cheaper auto insurance rates. The difference in 2023 330i insurance rates between a 50-year-old driver ($1,630 per year) and a 20-year-old driver ($3,548 per year) is $1,918, or a savings of 54.1%.
- Policy discounts save money. Discounts may be available if the insureds are good students, are homeowners, belong to certain professional organizations, are away-from-home students, or many other discounts which could save the average driver as much as $304 per year on BMW 330i insurance.
- Car insurance for teenagers on a BMW 330i is expensive. Average rates for full coverage BMW 330i insurance costs $6,264 per year for a 16-year-old driver, $5,888 per year for a 17-year-old driver, and $5,514 per year for a 18-year-old driver.
- Don’t be a careless driver. Having at-fault accidents will cost you more, possibly as much as $2,474 per year for a 20-year-old driver and as much as $522 per year for a 60-year-old driver.
- Save money due to your occupation. Most insurance companies offer discounts for earning a living in occupations like scientists, lawyers, high school and elementary teachers, college professors, members of the military, and other occupations. Having this discount applied to your policy could potentially save between $54 and $178 on your car insurance premium, depending on the coverage levels.
