BMW M3 Starts at $54,575
No surprise: 414 hp will cost you a pretty penny. BMW announced today that the M3 sedan will start at $54,575, while the coupe runs $57,275. Both cars hit dealerships in March. It wasn't immediately clear whether the prices included destination charge — two BMW spokesmen have yet to return our emails — but the prices reflect a premium of around $16,000 over the 300-hp 335i.
The mid-50s price falls close to at least one competitor, the $56,000 Lexus IS-F. The Mercedes C63 AMG and Cadillac CTS-V have not yet been priced. The current Audi RS 4 costs an eye-watering $66,910, but it's based on the outgoing A4. Is 55 large too much for the M? Weigh in below.
Get a way better looking BMW M3 sedan for less money than a first time IS-F sedan?!
It's a good deal considering BMWs are usually overpriced.
Besides, the coupe isn't available from either Mercedes or Lexus (not even Audi) so paying more for that is understandable.
Posted by: MSS | Jan 13, 2008 5:48:17 PM
I don't think the car is overpriced at all. Considering the fact that this is a BMW, the car seems reasonably priced. I think this is a better value than the comparably priced Lexus IS-F. Even though the Lexus has the nicer interior, the BMW is obviously the better drivers car and its ride is supposed to be far more compliant than that of the Lexus.
Posted by: omar etman | Jan 13, 2008 8:12:05 PM
What makes the coupe worth 3k more with 2 less doors?
Posted by: Brian | Jan 13, 2008 11:25:18 PM
Yeah I don't understand why the coupe costs more than the sedan /shrug
Posted by: BMW BOX | Feb 5, 2008 12:57:53 PM
BMW is the master of offering the least car for the most money - that's why they charge more for a two door. If they can charge $57,000 for a car the size of a Honda Civic, more power to them. At least they're fun to drive and have all the safety equipment a sucker could want. There's one born every minute....
Posted by: Red | Feb 5, 2008 5:46:10 PM