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We pulled car insurance quotes from top insurance companies to find that the average monthly cost to insure a BMW M3 is $275.16 — or, $3,302 annually. However, your actual costs depend on your driving history, vehicle model and year, ZIP plus other factors. Some older models may cost less to insure than others depending on which safety features your vehicle has and which insurer you choose.
| Model Year | Progressive | Geico | State Farm | Farmers | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 BMW M3 | $170.42 | $136.66 | $216.88 | $221.70 | $186.42 |
| 2016 BMW M3 | $180.75 | $181.46 | $293.28 | $317.10 | $243.15 |
| 2021 BMW M3 | $235.43 | $277.50 | $305.52 | $282.18 | $275.16 |
Our rates are based on a single 30-year-old driver with a clean driving history living in California. California is one of seven states that doesn’t use gender to determine car insurance costs. We chose full coverage car insurance with liability limits that exceed the California state minimum requirements, which include:
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The M3’s moderate car value, expectedly high safety and few thefts should keep your insurance rates down for a luxury sedan. Keep in mind that insurance companies use a variety of factors that weigh into your rates, including your location and driving record.
You won’t see higher insurance premiums solely because of the M3’s value. The M3 has a starting price tag of $70,895, which rides in the middle of other luxury performance cars.
The M3 hasn’t been crash-tested by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) or the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). However, similar BMWs like the 3-Series score top ratings from safety organizations.
The latest theft rate for the BMW M3 is 0.28 per 1,000 cars made. This rate is much lower than the NHTSA’s median of 3.58 thefts per 1,000 cars, showing that the M3 doesn’t have much history of theft.
Theft rates are for the latest model year with theft data available and should be used only for a general idea of theft history. The NHTSA database currently includes theft data for 2004 to 2014 models.
While you’ll pay more for insurance than nonluxury sedans, rest assured that the BMW M3’s premium is similar to other luxury performance cars. As we’d expect, though, cars with a lower price tag or less powerful engine like the 2021 Dodge Charger see lower rates.
| Performance sedans similar to BMW M3 | Monthly cost to insure | Car value | Safety rating by NHTSA | Latest theft rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 BMW M3 | $275.16 | $70,895 | Not rated | 0.28 |
| 2021 Dodge Charger | $212.10 | $32,620 | 5 of 5 stars | 4.77 |
| 2021 Tesla Model S | $306.22 | $81,190 | Not rated | 0.11 |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class | $270.11 | $71,350 | Not rated | 0.72 |
We found safety ratings and theft rates from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). We also found 2021 car values from Car and Driver’s car model reviews.
You could save money on car insurance for your BMW M3 Series if it comes equipped with these safety features.
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