Used BMW M3 Prices by Year
As of July 2026, a used BMW M3 typically lists for $55,945 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $22,693 for a 1999 to $94,527 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 584 live listings, not a book value, and the M3 steps down a median 7.1% per model year of age.
BMW M3 price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Avg mileage | EPA combined | NCAP | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $94,527 | $86,697 – $109,426 | 4,716 mi | 18–19 MPG | — | 26 |
| 2025 | $90,396 | $82,305 – $99,992 | 8,650 mi | 18–19 MPG | — | 40 |
| 2024 | $89,592 | $79,453 – $123,790 | 16,928 mi | 18–19 MPG | — | 62 |
| 2023 | $80,998 | $73,578 – $92,776 | 25,250 mi | 18–19 MPG | — | 77 |
| 2022 | $75,248 | $65,938 – $80,557 | 31,928 mi | 18–19 MPG | — | 42 |
| 2021 | $69,988 | $60,611 – $77,927 | 37,950 mi | 19 MPG | — | 29 |
| 2018 | $55,945 | $44,244 – $69,850 | 56,691 mi | 19 MPG | — | 58 |
| 2017 | $47,323 | $38,855 – $54,030 | 67,964 mi | — | — | 30 |
| 2016 | $45,995 | $37,946 – $54,837 | 64,039 mi | — | — | 26 |
| 2015 | $40,747 | $29,614 – $50,168 | 79,734 mi | — | — | 24 |
| 2013 | $45,990 | $24,323 – $88,990 | 56,266 mi | 16 MPG | — | 43 |
| 2011 | $28,900 | $17,695 – $75,387 | 75,693 mi | 16 MPG | — | 49 |
| 2009 | $26,932 | $20,646 – $39,037 | 93,008 mi | 16 MPG | — | 24 |
| 2008 | $27,475 | $18,340 – $40,524 | 91,834 mi | 16 MPG | — | 28 |
| 1999 | $22,693 | $13,248 – $47,554 | 106,770 mi | 18–20 MPG | — | 26 |
“Typical price” is the national median asking price; the range covers the middle 80% of listings (10th–90th percentile), so it excludes teaser and outlier prices on both ends.
Cheapest BMW M3
The cheapest quotable model year is the 1999, typically listing for $22,693 (most between $13,248 and $47,554) with an average odometer of 106,770 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the M3 COMPETITION at a typical $80,763. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 7.1%, and the per-year table above shows where the price-per-mile balance is best. See the cheapest BMW M3 listings for sale →
Most expensive BMW M3
The priciest used model year is the 2026 at a typical $94,527 (most between $86,697 and $109,426). The most expensive common trim is the M3 XDRIVE COMPETITION, typically $90,111 — a $9,348 spread over the base M3 COMPETITION within the same nameplate.
BMW M3 price by trim (last 4 model years)
The trim changes the price more than a model year does: the cheapest common trim, the M3 COMPETITION, typically lists for $80,763; the priciest, the M3 XDRIVE COMPETITION, for $90,111. The M3 XDRIVE COMPETITION is what the used market mostly stocks — 82.2% of trim-labeled listings, while the M3 COMPETITION is the rarest quotable trim at 17.8%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M3 XDRIVE COMPETITIONMost popularPriciest | $90,111 | $79,996 – $100,198 | 82.2% | 17,466 mi |
| M3 COMPETITIONCheapest | $80,763 | $75,849 – $88,944 | 17.8% | 16,414 mi |
Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings from the last 4 model years — a supply-side popularity signal. Trims with fewer than 25 live cars are not quoted.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used BMW M3 cost?
As of July 2026, a used BMW M3 typically lists for $55,945 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $22,693 (1999) to $94,527 (2026), based on 584 live listings.
How much is a 2026 BMW M3?
A used 2026 BMW M3 typically lists for $94,527, with most asking prices between $86,697 and $109,426. Average odometer reading is 4,716 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the BMW M3 worth looking at?
The 1999 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $22,693 — but compare its mileage (106,770 miles on average) and per-year table above before deciding; a newer year at a small premium often carries far fewer miles.
How fast does the BMW M3 depreciate?
Across adjacent model years currently on the market, the M3 steps down a median 7.1% per model year of age — e.g. moving one year older typically saves about that share of the price.
How much does the trim change a used M3's price?
A lot: over the last 4 model years, the cheapest common trim (M3 COMPETITION) typically lists for $80,763 while the priciest (M3 XDRIVE COMPETITION) runs $90,111 — a $9,348 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the M3 XDRIVE COMPETITION (82.2% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $90,111.
How much is a used 2023 BMW M3?
A used 2023 BMW M3 typically lists for $80,998, with most asking prices between $73,578 and $92,776; average odometer is 25,250 miles (77 for sale).
https://vehisales.com/research/prices/bmw/m3.
See also: BMW M3 hub — live listings & specs · BMW M3 MPG by year · All model price pages · Best used cars by budget.