How much does the BMW M3 cost in today's market?

Used BMW M3 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The BMW M3's current nationwide average price is $74,844, and its year-round low is $66,266.85. Those figures show where this model is trading right now across the years in the data. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022, 2023, and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the BMW M3 a good car?

Yes — the BMW M3 is a strong pick if you want a performance sedan that blends excitement with everyday usability. The all-generations owner rating is 4.73/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the M3 for its exhilarating performance, precise handling, and luxurious interior. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight its powerful engines and fun driving experience, along with the car's practical, well-appointed cabin.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on styling that can divide opinions, infotainment that takes some getting used to, and a driving feel that can seem heavy and large in some situations.

26.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW M3 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the BMW M3 for its thrilling performance, precise handling, and upscale interior. Expert feedback also points to strong build quality and a well-rounded driving experience across the model years in the data.

• Owners rate the BMW M3 between 3.67 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is tied most closely to maintenance history and prior use, so a well-kept example matters a lot.

What should I look for when buying a used BMW M3?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 78% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: 2025 BMW M3 comes standard with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, active blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Infotainment: 2025 BMW M3’s iDrive 8.5 infotainment system, with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM compatibility, and Bluetooth standard.
• Fuel efficiency: EPA-rated 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined.

Which BMW M3 trim should I buy?

The 2025 BMW M3 offers...

• M3: The best-value starting point brings a six-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive with an M-tuned limited-slip differential, adaptive dampers, nearly 480 hp, and a comfortable, chic interior.
• Competition: This trim adds just over 500 hp, an eight-speed automatic gearbox, and bigger wheels.
• Competition xDrive: This version adds BMW’s grippy and configurable xDrive AWD system for the strongest traction-focused setup.

What BMW M3 do most buyers choose?

The BMW M3 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, mileage, and condition before you buy.

What is the BMW M3's resale value?

Most of the model years in this table are moving lower year over year, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. One year is essentially flat, and one older year is moving up slightly, showing that not every version follows the same pattern. The 2021 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year. The 2018, 2021, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the BMW M3 safe?

• 2025: 9/10
• 2023: 10/10
• 2021: 7/10

The 2025 BMW M3 comes standard with a suite of advanced safety features, including forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, active blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and rear cross-traffic alert.

For the safest used buy, the 2023 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used BMW M3 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2024 model is at −1.82% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −2.96%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 33.5% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 33.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $90,211. The BMW M3 offers a spacious cabin and a well-rounded performance-sedan character that works well for everyday driving.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: No matter the trim, all 2025 BMW M3s come equipped with the brand’s twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, known to brand aficionados as the S58. In base spec, the M3 produces 473 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque, whereas jumping up to the Competition trim increases those figures to 503 hp and 479 lb-ft.
• Tech: The 2025 BMW M3’s iDrive 8.5 infotainment system is one of the most current iDrive versions, and Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM compatibility, and Bluetooth are also standard.
• Safety: The 2025 BMW M3 comes standard with forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, active blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Starting price: the base MSRP is $76,700.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2028 inventory to mature. These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 14, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.