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 $77,954, and its year-round low is $66,893.20. That gives you a useful snapshot of where the model sits 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 earns a strong reputation for combining exhilarating performance 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 thrilling driving experience, precise handling, and powerful engines. Reviewers also repeatedly highlight the cabin’s upscale feel and the way the car balances sports-sedan excitement with real-world practicality. Across the lineup, that mix of performance and luxury is a major part of the M3’s appeal.

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

The main trade-offs that come up in recent expert reviews are styling that won’t suit everyone, infotainment that takes some getting used to, and a size and weight that can make the car feel substantial. Even so, the M3 remains a compelling used buy if you want a performance sedan with strong enthusiast credibility.

26.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW M3 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the BMW M3 for its strong performance, engaging handling, and upscale interior. Across the model years in the data, it also stands out for delivering a rewarding driving experience that keeps enthusiast appeal front and center.

• 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 more to condition and maintenance history than to the badge itself, so a careful inspection and a clean service record matter a lot.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.4% — 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: BMW’s Active Driving Assistant Pro
• Infotainment: iDrive 8.5 infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM compatibility, and Bluetooth
• 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...

• BMW M3: This is the best-value starting point if you want the core M3 formula, with a six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive, adaptive dampers, nearly 480 hp, and a comfortable, chic interior.
• BMW M3 Competition: This trim adds just over 500 hp, an eight-speed automatic, and bigger wheels for buyers who want more output and a more relaxed automatic setup.
• BMW M3 Competition xDrive: This version adds the grippiest configurable drivetrain in the lineup, pairing all-wheel drive with the Competition’s extra power and automatic transmission.

What BMW M3 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you usually get more choices, more pricing spread, and a better chance of finding the right configuration. That also makes them the most common starting points for used buyers comparing value and availability.

What is the BMW M3's resale value?

Most of the years in this table are moving lower, which is good news if you want to buy used. A couple of older years are edging up, but the overall pattern still favors shoppers looking for recent-model value. The changes are small for the most recent years, which suggests prices are moving gradually rather than swinging sharply.

The 2021 and 2024 model years are 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 −0.86% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −2.9%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 32.3% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 31.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $90,115. The BMW M3 offers a rare mix of performance, practicality, and prestige that makes it rewarding to live with every day.

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, with 473 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque in base spec and 503 hp and 479 lb-ft in Competition trim.
• Tech: The 2025 BMW M3’s iDrive 8.5 infotainment system pairs with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM compatibility, and Bluetooth.
• 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 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.