New BMW M3 for Sale nearSan Jose, CA

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 $73,541, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $66,835 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 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 choice if you want a performance sedan that still works well for everyday driving. 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. They also frequently highlight its powerful engines and fun driving experience, which help explain its long-running enthusiast appeal.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews center on styling that won’t suit every taste, infotainment that takes some getting used to, and a driving feel that can seem heavy and dimensionally large.

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

Are BMW M3 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the BMW M3 for its exhilarating performance, precise handling, and luxurious interior. Expert reviews also reinforce its strong driving character and everyday usability 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 more to maintenance history, prior use, and modification quality than to the model’s core appeal.

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:

• Fuel efficiency: The 2025 BMW M3 returns an EPA-rated 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined.

Which BMW M3 trim should I buy?

The 2025 BMW M3 offers these trims:

• BMW M3: The entry model brings a six-speed manual, rear-wheel drive, adaptive dampers, nearly 480 hp, a comfortable and chic interior, and a strong value case for buyers who want the classic M3 formula.
• BMW M3 Competition: This trim adds just over 500 hp, an eight-speed automatic, and bigger wheels, making it the best-value trim for buyers who want more performance and easier daily driving.
• BMW M3 Competition xDrive: This version adds the grippy xDrive drivetrain for buyers who want all-wheel-drive traction and the quickest acceleration 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 choices, which can make it easier to find the right color, mileage, and condition. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so pricing and deal availability are usually easier to compare.

What is the BMW M3's resale value?

Most of the listed model years are moving lower year over year, which can create better buying opportunities for used shoppers. A couple of older years are moving up, showing that some M3s continue to command stronger prices as demand stays healthy.

The 2021 and 2024 model years are holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2016, 2018, 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 2025 model is at −2.9% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −0.6%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.5% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $89,324. The BMW M3 offers a rare mix of sharp handling, strong acceleration, and everyday practicality.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2025 BMW M3 uses a twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, makes 473 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque in base form, and returns 16 mpg city, 22 mpg highway, and 18 mpg combined.
• Tech: The 2025 BMW M3 brings iDrive 8.5, a 14.9-inch screen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM compatibility, Bluetooth, and a 12.3-inch gauge cluster.
• 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 2025 BMW M3 starts at $76,700 before destination.

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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.