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 $78,035, and its year-round low is $64,859.09. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly broad band across the years shown here, with newer examples commanding the highest averages. Recently, prices have come down for the 2022 and 2023 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the BMW M3 a good car?

Yes — the BMW M3 earns strong owner approval across the full range of model years in the data. 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, drivers also highlight its powerful engines and fun driving experience, along with the way it balances sporty character with everyday usability. Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on styling that divides opinion, infotainment that takes some getting used to, and a ride that can feel firm in daily driving. 24.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW M3 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the BMW M3 for its power, comfort, and refined interior, and expert commentary for the newest model year also points to a well-rounded driving experience with strong performance and thoughtful customization. Across the years in the data, the M3's appeal is reinforced by enthusiastic owner feedback and a reputation for delivering a rewarding drive.

• 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 how the car was driven, so a well-documented example is the safest path.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.4% — 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 standard suite of advanced safety features includes forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, active blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Infotainment: iDrive 8.5 infotainment 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...

• M3: The base model gives you a six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive with an M-tuned limited-slip differential, adaptive dampers, and nearly 480 hp, making it the best-value choice if you want the classic M3 formula.
• M3 Competition: This trim adds just over 500 hp, an eight-speed automatic, and bigger wheels, so it suits you if you want more power and an easier daily driving experience.
• M3 Competition xDrive: This version adds BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive system along with the Competition hardware, making it the pick if you want the most traction and the quickest acceleration.

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 most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, condition, and trim. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and broader availability.

What is the BMW M3's resale value?

Most of the years shown here have moved lower over the past year, which is helpful if you're shopping used and want to catch a softer market. The changes are fairly small for several years, while one newer year has edged upward. That mix suggests you can still find value, especially among recent model years that have eased a bit from their prior pricing.

The 2018 and 2022 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2024, 2018, and 2022 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 2023 model is at −4.37% versus a year ago, and the 2022 model is at −0.98%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 33% good and great deals, and the 2022 model has 33%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $92,826. The BMW M3 offers a rewarding blend of performance, precision, and everyday usability that makes it appealing across model years.

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: Like many other sedans in this segment, 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.
• 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 July 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.