2023 BMW 228i: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

2 builds left the factory as a 2023 228i, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN. The 2 main configurations sell for $6,511–$37,800 today.

  • 2 main configurations
  • 1,853 vehicles built
  • 71 for sale right now
  • $6,511–$37,800 typical price range

Which 228i is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

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What people actually pay

85 price observations · updated Sep 6, 2026
228i GC · FWD
$27,998
$22,145 $26,342 $30,540 $34,737 $38,934
Cost to run

24/34 mpg city/highway. Roughly $1,660/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2023 228i

Safety, in plain English

Driver assistance — every 2023 228i
  • ✓ Watches your blind spot
  • ✓ Warns when you drift from your lane
  • ✓ Keeps distance on the highway (optional)
Decoded from NHTSA build records.

What WBA53AK0-P means

WBA 53AK0 · P
WBA
the World Manufacturer Identifier BMW registered — assembled in Germany
53AK0
together encode the 228i line — Sedan, Front-wheel drive — as BMW filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
P
in position 10 — model year 2023
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
Real VINs from this run WBA53AK0 6P7M39024

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