The BMW M3 Just Got More Expensive for 2026

One of BMW’s most iconic cars is about to get pricier. A leaked pricing guide for the 2026 BMW M3 shows a $1,700 increase across the board. That means the cheapest M3 is now $79,575, including the $1,175 destination charge.

As BMW Blog points out, the M3 is vastly more expensive than when it first debuted in 2020. Back then, the car started at $70,895 including destination. On average, the price has climbed $1,736 per year. Here’s a chart showing the differences in price for each trim versus last year (with destination included):

Trim-wise, the M3 remains unchanged from last year. The base car, available exclusively with a six-speed manual, is the only trim where three pedals are available. If you want an automatic, you’ll have to upgrade to the Competition model. Doing so also gets you 30 more horsepower, for a total of 503. And if you want all-wheel drive, you’ll have to drop an extra $5,100 for the Competition xDrive model.

While the base M3 starts at nearly $80,000, you’ll likely be paying more, considering the numerous options available. The most expensive is the Carbon Package ($15,300 for the base car or $14,300 for Competition trims), which adds an Alcantara steering wheel, carbon interior trim, carbon-ceramic brakes, and carbon bucket seats. You can also add the steering wheel, the carbon-ceramics, or the seats as stand-alone options for $500, $8,500, and $4,500, respectively. In other words, the 2026 M3 can quickly become a six-figure car.

BMW declined to comment on the leaked pricing guide’s authenticity or contents. The document says production for the 2026 BMW M3 starts in July, with prices already in effect for orders being placed now. With production of the current M3 set to end later in the decade, BMW may come up with a special edition or two to commemorate the manual transmission, as it’s unlikely to return for the next-gen car.

In other words, if you want an M3 with a stick, get your order in sooner rather than later.