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 $76,339, and its year-round low is $65,448.51. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this 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 strong marks from owners across the full model range, and 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. Across the years in the data, the recurring themes are strong power, engaging driving dynamics, and a cabin that feels upscale and well finished.

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

The main trade-offs that come up in expert coverage are styling that won’t suit every taste, infotainment that takes some getting used to, and a driving feel that can come across as heavy and dimensionally large.

25.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW M3 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the BMW M3 for its power, comfort, refined interior, and engaging driving experience. Expert coverage also points to a well-appointed cabin and strong build quality across the years with expert 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 to maintenance history and prior use, so a well-documented example is the safer path.

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: a six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive with an M-tuned limited-slip differential, adaptive dampers, nearly 480 hp, and a comfortable, chic interior. It also brings 18-inch front and 19-inch rear wheels, making it the trim to target if you want the classic enthusiast setup.
• Competition: This trim adds just over 500 hp, an eight-speed automatic, and bigger wheels, making it the right pick if you want more power and an automatic transmission.
• Competition xDrive: This version adds BMW’s grippy and configurable xDrive drivetrain, pairing the Competition hardware with all-wheel drive for the most traction-focused setup in the lineup.

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, colors, and equipment. They also tend to be the years most buyers are already cross-shopping, so inventory stays active.

What is the BMW M3's resale value?

Most of the years in this table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The changes are fairly modest for the newer years, while one older year is moving slightly higher.

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 −1.39% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −3.43%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 32.6% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 30.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $90,606. The BMW M3 offers a highly engaging driving experience with a refined, well-appointed cabin and strong everyday usability.

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, and the M3 returns an EPA-rated 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined.
• Tech: The 2025 BMW M3’s iDrive 8.5 infotainment system is smooth and lag-less, with great haptic feedback and excellent screen definition, 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: $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 7, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.