BMW M3 Insurance Rates

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UPDATED: May 28, 2023

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The average insurance rates for a BMW M3 are $1,782 a year for full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $424 each year, collision costs $810, and liability insurance costs around $390. Liability-only coverage costs as low as $452 a year, with high-risk coverage costing $3,868 or more. 16-year-old drivers cost the most to insure at $6,400 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,782

Policy rates by type of insurance:

Comprehensive $424
Collision $810
Liability $390

Includes $500 policy deductibles, 30/60 bodily injury liability limits, and includes both medical and UM/UIM coverage. Prices are averaged for all states and M3 models.

Price Range Variability

Using a 40-year-old driver as an example, BMW M3 insurance rates go from the low end price of $452 for basic liability insurance to a high rate of $3,868 for a driver who requires high-risk insurance.

Liability Only $452
Full Coverage $1,782
High Risk $3,868

Urban vs. Rural Price Range

Where you live has a significant impact on car insurance rates. Rural locations are shown to have lower incidents of accident claims than congested cities.

The graphic below illustrates how rural and urban location affects auto insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,337
Small Cities $1,871
Large Cities $2,406

The examples above show why all drivers should compare prices using their specific location, rather than relying on rate averages.

Use the form below to get customized rates for your location.

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Rate Comparisons

The chart below shows estimated BMW M3 insurance rates for additional coverage and risk scenarios.

  • The best full coverage rate is $999
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save $280 a year
  • The estimated price for a good driver age 40 who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,782
  • Buying low deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an additional $548 a year
  • Drivers with multiple tickets or accidents could pay around $3,868 or more
  • Policy cost that insures a teen driver can cost $6,400 or more

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BMW M3 insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing full coverage BMW M3 insurance prices range from $999 to $6,400

Insurance rates for a BMW M3 also range considerably based on the trim level and model year, how you drive, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

If you have a few points on your driving record or you caused an accident, you could be paying anywhere from $2,100 to $2,800 additional every year, depending on your age. Insurance for high-risk drivers can be anywhere from 44% to 132% more than the average rate. View High Risk Driver Rates

More mature drivers with no violations or accidents and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles could pay as little as $1,600 a year, or $133 per month, for full coverage. Rates are highest for teenagers, since even teens with perfect driving records should be prepared to pay in the ballpark of $6,400 a year. View Rates by Age

Your home state has a huge impact on BMW M3 insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $1,180 a year in states like Iowa, Maine, and Idaho, or at least $2,540 on average in New York, Louisiana, and Michigan.

BMW M3 Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,612 -$170 -9.5%
Alaska $1,368 -$414 -23.2%
Arizona $1,480 -$302 -16.9%
Arkansas $1,782 -$0 0.0%
California $2,032 $250 14.0%
Colorado $1,704 -$78 -4.4%
Connecticut $1,832 $50 2.8%
Delaware $2,018 $236 13.2%
Florida $2,230 $448 25.1%
Georgia $1,646 -$136 -7.6%
Hawaii $1,280 -$502 -28.2%
Idaho $1,208 -$574 -32.2%
Illinois $1,328 -$454 -25.5%
Indiana $1,344 -$438 -24.6%
Iowa $1,204 -$578 -32.4%
Kansas $1,694 -$88 -4.9%
Kentucky $2,432 $650 36.5%
Louisiana $2,640 $858 48.1%
Maine $1,100 -$682 -38.3%
Maryland $1,470 -$312 -17.5%
Massachusetts $1,426 -$356 -20.0%
Michigan $3,098 $1,316 73.8%
Minnesota $1,492 -$290 -16.3%
Mississippi $2,134 $352 19.8%
Missouri $1,582 -$200 -11.2%
Montana $1,916 $134 7.5%
Nebraska $1,406 -$376 -21.1%
Nevada $2,138 $356 20.0%
New Hampshire $1,284 -$498 -27.9%
New Jersey $1,994 $212 11.9%
New Mexico $1,580 -$202 -11.3%
New York $1,878 $96 5.4%
North Carolina $1,026 -$756 -42.4%
North Dakota $1,462 -$320 -18.0%
Ohio $1,232 -$550 -30.9%
Oklahoma $1,832 $50 2.8%
Oregon $1,632 -$150 -8.4%
Pennsylvania $1,700 -$82 -4.6%
Rhode Island $2,378 $596 33.4%
South Carolina $1,616 -$166 -9.3%
South Dakota $1,504 -$278 -15.6%
Tennessee $1,564 -$218 -12.2%
Texas $2,148 $366 20.5%
Utah $1,320 -$462 -25.9%
Vermont $1,220 -$562 -31.5%
Virginia $1,068 -$714 -40.1%
Washington $1,378 -$404 -22.7%
West Virginia $1,634 -$148 -8.3%
Wisconsin $1,234 -$548 -30.8%
Wyoming $1,590 -$192 -10.8%

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BMW M3 insurance rates by U.S. city

Opting for high physical damage deductibles could cut rates by as much as $830 each year, whereas increasing liability limits will push rates upward. Going from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will raise rates by up to $351 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

Because rates have so much variability, the only way to know who has the cheapest car insurance rates is to do a rate comparison from as many companies as possible. Each insurance company utilizes a different rate formula, and rates will be varied.

Insurance Rates by Trim Level and Model Year

BMW M3 Insurance Rates by Model and Trim Level
Model and Trim Annual Premium Monthly Premium
BMW M3 4-Dr Sedan $1,696 $141
BMW M3 CI 2-Dr Coupe $1,826 $152
BMW M3 2-Dr Convertible $1,826 $152

Rates assume 2023 model year, a 40-year-old male driver with no accidents or violations, $500 comprehensive and collision deductibles, minimum liability limits, and uninsured/under-insured motorist coverage included. Rates are for comparison only and are averaged for all 50 U.S. states.

BMW M3 Insurance Rates by Model Year
Model Year Comprehensive Collision Liability Total Premium
2024 BMW M3 $444 $844 $372 $1,818
2023 BMW M3 $424 $810 $390 $1,782
2022 BMW M3 $406 $804 $398 $1,766
2021 BMW M3 $394 $784 $416 $1,752
2020 BMW M3 $380 $752 $430 $1,720
2019 BMW M3 $358 $726 $442 $1,684
2018 BMW M3 $344 $674 $452 $1,628
2017 BMW M3 $332 $634 $456 $1,580
2016 BMW M3 $318 $568 $460 $1,504
2015 BMW M3 $296 $522 $460 $1,436
2013 BMW M3 $280 $458 $474 $1,370
2012 BMW M3 $258 $424 $474 $1,314
2011 BMW M3 $252 $386 $478 $1,274
2010 BMW M3 $234 $354 $474 $1,220
2009 BMW M3 $220 $320 $474 $1,172
2008 BMW M3 $214 $288 $468 $1,128
2006 BMW M3 $206 $268 $452 $1,084
2005 BMW M3 $190 $254 $446 $1,048
2004 BMW M3 $182 $242 $442 $1,024

Rates are averaged for all BMW M3 models and trim levels. Rates assume a 40-year-old male driver, full coverage with $500 deductibles, and a clean driving record.

How to Find the Cheapest BMW M3 Insurance

Finding cheaper rates on BMW M3 insurance requires being a good driver, having a good credit score, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and qualifying for all possible discounts. Comparison shop at every other renewal by obtaining price quotes from direct carriers, and also from insurance agencies where you live.

The following list is a recap of the concepts that were raised in the charts and tables above.

  • High-risk drivers that have major violations or accidents could be forced to pay on average $2,090 more per year than a safer driver
  • Drivers age 16 to 20 are the costliest to insure, costing up to $533 each month if comprehensive and collision insurance is included
  • Drivers can save around $220 per year simply by quoting online in advance
  • Increasing comprehensive and collision deductibles can save approximately $825 each year
  • Drivers can save around $220 per year simply by quoting online in advance

Rates by Driver Age

BMW M3 Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $6,400
20 $4,122
30 $1,880
40 $1,782
50 $1,624
60 $1,592

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

BMW M3 Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $2,330
$250 $2,076
$500 $1,782
$1,000 $1,502

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

BMW M3 Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,782
50/100 $1,904
100/300 $2,002
250/500 $2,255
100 CSL $1,943
300 CSL $2,158
500 CSL $2,314

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

BMW M3 Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $9,196
20 $6,562
30 $3,976
40 $3,868
50 $3,686
60 $3,656

Full coverage, $500 deductibles, two speeding tickets, and one at-fault accident

If a financial responsibility filing is required, the additional charge below may also apply.

SR-22 Surcharge $253

Potential Rate Discounts

If you qualify for discounts, you may save the amounts shown below.

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $97
Multi-vehicle $92
Homeowner $24
5-yr Accident Free $141
5-yr Claim Free $117
Paid in Full/EFT $89
Advance Quote $93
Online Quote $130
Total Discounts $783
Rate after discounts $999

Discounts are estimated and may not be available from every company or in every state.

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