BMW M3 (E92)
2007–2013
Lowest price
US$17,250
Since 2020
Median price
US$40,000
Since 2020 · n=50
Highest price
US$205,392
Since 2020
Sold cars
50
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 50 lots

Based on 50 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%
Market scores
63
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Weak
25
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Sunroof / glass roof
+US$18,538+46%4 with · 95 without · low confidence
Limited-slip diff
+US$8,242+21%11 with · 88 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 2011
−US$7,748-19%68 with · 31 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 percent over the past twelve months. The decline signals capitulation in a segment that has faced sustained pressure, but the underlying data suggests the bottom may have formed. With a "BUY" signal and "Bottomed Out" status reading at high confidence, recent weakness appears overdone relative to the car's fundamental appeal.
Transaction volume remains moderate, with 29 sales recorded over the trailing twelve months from a total tracked sample of 50 vehicles. That liquidity profile means buyers and sellers will encounter a functioning secondary market, though not one characterized by rapid turnover. The modest deal flow reflects the E92's broad availability rather than scarcity.
Desirability remains high despite the collectibility score of 4 (modest demand), a distinction rooted in production reality. Over 65,800 E92 M3s were built globally, making it a common sight at collector auctions and private sales. The car's appeal to enthusiasts—particularly the naturally aspirated S65 engine in earlier model years—sustains interest even as prices have rationalized downward.
Average mileage on transacted examples sits at 48,856 miles, indicating the market is seeing well-preserved examples rather than worn commuter cars. That figure suggests owners have treated these cars with some care, supporting the broader "stable modern classic" classification and underpinning residual values at current levels.
The three-year and five-year base projections hold prices flat at $37,566, reflecting an expected stabilization phase following the recent decline. The E92's strong desirability and moderate liquidity suggest support for current levels, though meaningful upside would require either supply tightening or a shift in collector priorities toward naturally aspirated eighth-generation models.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$37,566
- Annual appr. rate-8.7%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked101
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared101 (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
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months50
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$50,687
- Avg Mileage at Sale48,856 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$17,250 – US$205,392
- Total Sales Tracked50
Recent sales
Showing latest 20US$20,250
Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026
Space Gray Metallic · DCT
US$38,500
cars-and-bids · 12 Aug 2026
71,400 mi
manual
US$52,000
Bring a Trailer · 10 Aug 2026
25,000 mi
Jerez Black Metallic · DCT
US$24,000
cars-and-bids · 7 Aug 2026
63,300 mi
US$43,000
Bring a Trailer · 6 Aug 2026
31,000 mi
US$34,400
Bring a Trailer · 2 Aug 2026
52,000 mi
Space Gray Metallic · 6-speed manual
US$44,592
Bring a Trailer · 1 Aug 2026
12,000 mi
Melbourne Red Metallic · DCT
US$45,000
Bring a Trailer · 31 Jul 2026
39,000 mi
Alpine White · DCT
US$46,250
Bring a Trailer · 30 Jul 2026
33,000 mi
US$28,500
Bring a Trailer · 27 Jul 2026
25,000 mi
Jet Black · 7-speed dual-clutch
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.