Official: 2012 BMW 3 Series configurator powers up Car News and Review

The 2012 BMW 3 Series is scheduled to hit U.S. BMW dealerships in February, which makes now a good time to option up our dream Bimmer. The 3 Series configurator reveals 15 different 3 Series models from which to choose, including coupe, convertible, sedan and Wagon variants, plus a choice of a four- and six-cylinder gas engines, along with diesel model and useable all-wheel drive.

The all-new for 2012 328i Sedan starts out at $ 34,900 (plus $ 895 destination), but just a few options sends the MSRP skyward. Buyers can select from the Luxury Line model ($ 2,100), Modern Line ($ 2,100) or Sport Line ($ 2,500), plus six option packages that offer everything from enhanced safety technology to an upgraded sound system.

Step up to the 335i Sedan and expect to pay $ 42,400 (plus $ 895 destination). The 335i also comes with the choice of Sport Line, Modern Line and Luxury line, but the price tag for those trim levels falls to $ 1,700, $ 1,400 and $ 1,400, respectively. The diesel-powered 335d starts out at $ 44,150, and the 328i and 335i coupes (still based on the outgoing model generation) start at $ 38,700 and $ 45,100, respectively.

Since the next M3 is still a ways away, the current top-rung 3 Series is the 335is Coupe. We’re big fans of its 320 horsepower, but the $ 52,100 MSRP takes some getting used to. And if you want the droptop 335is, it will price you $ 60,800. Just for fun, we optioned out the 335is Convertible with navigation, upgraded sound and entirely useable packages, and we rang up a $ 71,420 bill. Ouch. Head over to the BMW website to price out a 3 Series for yourself.