Inside the 2006 BMW 3-Series, the theme is in keeping with today's BMW interior design vocabulary. The driving environment is clean and business-like with large, metallic-trimmed gauges that are easy to read, but it's no longer driver-centric. Dual front cupholders slide out of the dashboard to the right of the center stack of controls, similar to the BMW 5- and 7-Series sedans, and the center console storage box is climate controlled for 2006.

Passengers riding in the rear seat of the 2006 BMW 3-Series will be more comfortable thanks to added room, rear air vents, power points, and a fold-down center armrest. Both front seatbacks are equipped with storage nets, and there's a headrest for the middle seat position. A power rear sunshade is available to cut solar glare and heating.

Leatherette (vinyl) upholstery is standard, with Dakota leather a stand-alone option or included in the Premium package. Burl walnut wood trim decorates every 2006 3-Series interior, with poplar natural wood or aluminum available as options. On models equipped with the Sport package, the front seat backrests are width adjustable for 2006. A new Logic 7 audio system with digital sound processing and surround sound is available, as well as Sirius satellite radio.