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Premium Compact Sedan
2014 BMW 3-Series Diesel 328d
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| It was a BMW battle in this premium compact sedan segment as the BMW 3-Series Diesel 328d narrowly outperformed its all-gasoline counterpart, the BMW 328i. The 328d earned the Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America award by winning 14 of 20 lifecycle scenarios in both the high and low annual mileage intervals as well as in long and short term lifecycle periods. Key factors making the 328d a Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America were its low depreciation and maintenance costs, along with its fuel efficient diesel engine.
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| Cost-of-Ownership compared to Segment Averages |
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The Vincentric Best Fleet Value in America award is based the vehicle's performance over multiple annual mileages (10k, 15k, 20k, 25k, and 30k) and multiple lengths of ownership (24, 36, 48 and 60 months). The chart shown above reflects results from three years of ownership at 20,000 miles per year.
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