BMW M3 (E92)
2007–2013
Lowest price
US$14,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$39,750
Since 2020 · n=84
Highest price
US$205,392
Since 2020
Sold cars
84
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 84 lots

Based on 84 verified auction results
US$37,566
Market value · recent verified sales
-8.7%
12-month change
Strong Buy
Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.
Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -8.7%). Often a buy window before recovery.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
4/10
Modest Demand
3-Year Forecast
US$37,566
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$37,566
+0%
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Market scores
63
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Weak
25
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Sunroof / glass roof
+US$17,685+44%4 with · 129 without · low confidence
Built ≤ 2011
−US$6,586-17%91 with · 41 without · high confidence
Limited-slip diff
+US$5,851+15%18 with · 115 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The BMW M3 E92 is trading at a median of $37,566 in the US market, down 8.7% over the past twelve months—a decline that appears to have stabilized. With a buy signal and classification as bottomed out, the model sits near support levels after the recent downward pressure.
Transaction volume remains moderate, with 29 sales tracked over the past year and 84 total in the database, suggesting adequate liquidity for both buyers and sellers but not a hyperactive segment. The sample size is sufficient to establish reliable pricing trends, though the single active listing indicates tight inventory at present market levels.
Cars in this cohort typically carry around 48,000 miles, reflecting the model's age and the fact that most examples are driven regularly rather than held as garage queens. The E92 generation remains a usable, everyday-capable sports car rather than a shelf-kept collectible.
With 65,800 units produced, the E92 M3 occupies the middle ground between common and scarce. The model scores modest demand at 4 on the collectibility scale, though its desirability remains high—a disconnect that reflects its position as a well-liked enthusiast car that has not yet broken into serious collector territory.
The base case projects the median to hold steady at $37,566 over both three and five years, implying stabilization rather than appreciation. Broader M3 market dynamics and the eventual scarcity of unmolested low-mileage examples may gradually shift sentiment, but near-term sideways movement is the working assumption given current fundamentals.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$37,566
- Annual appr. rate-8.7%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked161
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared161 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$2,280
- Total annual costUS$7,310
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings1
- Sales Last 12 Months84
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings1
- Avg Sale PriceUS$47,566
- Avg Mileage at Sale48,149 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$14,000 – US$205,392
- Total Sales Tracked84
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$18,000
Bring a Trailer · 17 Oct 2026
Space Gray Metallic · manual
US$41,250
Bring a Trailer · 16 Oct 2026
Mineral White Metallic · manual
US$30,250
cars-and-bids · 16 Oct 2026
57,000 mi
US$38,750
cars-and-bids · 15 Oct 2026
33,000 mi
US$47,000
Bring a Trailer · 15 Oct 2026
37,000 mi
Interlagos Blue Metallic · manual
US$81,500
Bring a Trailer · 14 Oct 2026
10,000 mi
Frozen Silver · 7-speed dual-clutch
US$58,527
Bring a Trailer · 13 Oct 2026
27,000 mi
Space Gray Metallic · DCT
US$34,500
Bring a Trailer · 10 Oct 2026
Jerez Black Metallic · manual
US$47,000
Bring a Trailer · 6 Oct 2026
39,000 mi
Mineral White Metallic · DCT
US$61,944
Bring a Trailer · 5 Oct 2026
Common questions
What is a BMW M3 (E92) worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$37,566, based on 29 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$14,000 to US$205,392.
Is the BMW M3 (E92) going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United States median moved -8.7%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many BMW M3 (E92)s are for sale right now?
We track 1 live auction listing for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
