A 2021 BMW M3 still asks 86% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 37 sedans we price, that ranks #3, above the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 8 (−28.8%), after which losses ease to about 16.2% a year. Calculated from 126 listings.
BMW M3 value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $79,999 | $91,888 | 5 | |
| 2025 | $89,955 | $96,500 | 5 | |
| 2024 | $75,000 | $103,700 | 8 | |
| 2023 | $54,999 | $99,700 | 4 | |
| 2022 | $65,900 | $90,000 | 6 | |
| 2021 | $75,977 | $78,477 | 3 | |
| 2018 | $50,727 | $79,700 | 6 | |
| 2017 | $39,790 | $48,700 | 3 | |
| 2016 | $24,000 | $52,977 | 4 | |
| 2015 | $18,000 | $49,995 | 4 | |
| 2013 | $23,995 | $39,500 | 5 | |
| 2012 | $32,995 | $48,000 | 5 | |
| 2011 | $16,399 | $45,000 | 4 | |
| 2010 | $15,000 | $21,990 | 3 | |
| 2009 | $20,999 | $39,500 | 4 | |
| 2008 | $24,000 | $49,999 | 5 | |
| 2006 | $24,000 | $32,999 | 3 | |
| 2005 | $18,995 | $47,990 | 4 | |
| 2004 | $27,995 | $33,999 | 4 | |
| 2003 | $19,400 | $49,750 | 3 | |
| 2002 | $14,799 | $35,000 | 6 | |
| 2001 | $15,000 | $25,000 | 3 | |
| 1999 | $6,500 | $27,500 | 7 | |
| 1998 | $15,500 | $23,499 | 4 | |
| 1997 | $2,500 | $13,500 | 4 | |
| 1995 | $9,250 | $39,995 | 10 | |
| 1991 | $84,995 | $99,995 | 4 |
How the BMW M3 depreciates
The newest BMW M3 has a median asking price of $89,700; a 35-year-older one runs about $84,995 — roughly 5% lost over 35 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the BMW M3 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the BMW M340i keeps 57%, against 86% for the M3. The M3 holds value better than the BMW M340i.
The BMW M3 market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 1995 BMW M3: a dealer trade-in offer is around $9,250, selling private-party nets about $26,500, and a lot asks near $39,995 — a $30,745 spread on the same car.
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BMW M3 value FAQ
How much is a BMW M3 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $4,500 to $91,000 across 27 model years. A 1995 is worth about $26,500, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a BMW M3's value?
Among M3s from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $89,700, and those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask $57,844.
Does the M3 hold value better than the BMW M340i?
Yes: over 5 years the M3 keeps 86% of its value and the BMW M340i 57%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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