BMW M3 Insurance Rates

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Average insurance rates for a BMW M3 are $1,752 a year for full coverage insurance. Comprehensive insurance costs approximately $394, collision costs $784, and liability costs around $416. A liability-only policy costs as low as $474 a year, with high-risk insurance costing $3,814 or more. Teenage drivers receive the highest rates at $6,376 a year or more.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,752

Rate estimates by individual coverage type:

Comprehensive $394
Collision $784
Liability $416

Includes $500 physical damage deductibles, bodily injury liability limits of 30/60, and includes both medical and UM/UIM coverage. Rates are averaged for all 50 states and for all M3 models.

Price Range by Coverage and Risk

For a driver in their 40's, prices range go from the low end price of $474 for basic liability insurance to the much higher price of $3,814 for a driver who has had serious violations or accidents.

Liability Only $474
Full Coverage $1,752
High Risk $3,814

Price Range by Location

Where you live can make a big difference on the price of auto insurance. Rural locations tend to have lower incidents of physical damage claims than densely populated cities.

The example below illustrates how location helps determine auto insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,314
Small Cities $1,840
Large Cities $2,365

These examples illustrate why everyone should compare prices using their specific location, instead of making a decision based on average rates.

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

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Rate Comparisons

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

  • The best discount rate is $979
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save $268 each year
  • The estimated price for a 40-year-old driver who chooses $500 deductibles is $1,752
  • Using pricier low deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an additional $520 annually
  • High-risk insureds who are prone to accidents and violations could pay around $3,814 or more
  • The cost that insures a 16-year-old driver for full coverage can cost $6,376 or more

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BMW M3 insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing full coverage BMW M3 insurance prices range from $979 to $6,376

Insurance rates for a BMW M3 can also vary considerably based on the model of your M3, your age and driving record, and physical damage deductibles and liability limits.

If you like to drive fast or you caused an accident, you are probably paying anywhere from $2,100 to $2,800 extra per year, depending on your age. BMW M3 insurance for high-risk drivers can be from 44% to 134% more than a normal policy. View High Risk Driver Rates

A more mature driver with a clean driving record and higher comprehensive and collision deductibles may pay as low as $1,600 a year for full coverage. Rates are much higher for teen drivers, since even teens with perfect driving records can expect to pay in the ballpark of $6,300 a year. View Rates by Age

Where you live has a huge impact on BMW M3 insurance prices. A driver around age 40 might see rates as low as $1,140 a year in states like North Carolina, Wisconsin, and Vermont, or be forced to pay as much as $2,360 on average in Florida, New York, and Michigan.

BMW M3 Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,584 -$168 -9.6%
Alaska $1,346 -$406 -23.2%
Arizona $1,454 -$298 -17.0%
Arkansas $1,752 -$0 0.0%
California $1,996 $244 13.9%
Colorado $1,676 -$76 -4.3%
Connecticut $1,802 $50 2.9%
Delaware $1,982 $230 13.1%
Florida $2,192 $440 25.1%
Georgia $1,618 -$134 -7.6%
Hawaii $1,258 -$494 -28.2%
Idaho $1,186 -$566 -32.3%
Illinois $1,304 -$448 -25.6%
Indiana $1,320 -$432 -24.7%
Iowa $1,184 -$568 -32.4%
Kansas $1,666 -$86 -4.9%
Kentucky $2,390 $638 36.4%
Louisiana $2,594 $842 48.1%
Maine $1,080 -$672 -38.4%
Maryland $1,446 -$306 -17.5%
Massachusetts $1,400 -$352 -20.1%
Michigan $3,042 $1,290 73.6%
Minnesota $1,466 -$286 -16.3%
Mississippi $2,098 $346 19.7%
Missouri $1,554 -$198 -11.3%
Montana $1,884 $132 7.5%
Nebraska $1,382 -$370 -21.1%
Nevada $2,100 $348 19.9%
New Hampshire $1,264 -$488 -27.9%
New Jersey $1,958 $206 11.8%
New Mexico $1,550 -$202 -11.5%
New York $1,846 $94 5.4%
North Carolina $1,010 -$742 -42.4%
North Dakota $1,434 -$318 -18.2%
Ohio $1,212 -$540 -30.8%
Oklahoma $1,798 $46 2.6%
Oregon $1,604 -$148 -8.4%
Pennsylvania $1,670 -$82 -4.7%
Rhode Island $2,336 $584 33.3%
South Carolina $1,586 -$166 -9.5%
South Dakota $1,480 -$272 -15.5%
Tennessee $1,534 -$218 -12.4%
Texas $2,112 $360 20.5%
Utah $1,296 -$456 -26.0%
Vermont $1,198 -$554 -31.6%
Virginia $1,050 -$702 -40.1%
Washington $1,356 -$396 -22.6%
West Virginia $1,606 -$146 -8.3%
Wisconsin $1,212 -$540 -30.8%
Wyoming $1,560 -$192 -11.0%

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BMW M3 insurance rates by U.S. city

Using high physical damage deductibles could cut rates by as much as $790 annually, whereas buying more liability protection will push rates upward. Switching from a 50/100 bodily injury protection limit to a 250/500 limit will cost as much as $375 more per year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

With so much variability in rates, the only way to figure out who has the best car insurance rates is to regularly compare rates from multiple companies. Each insurance company uses a different method to calculate rates, so the rates can be significantly different.

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 $1,668 $139
BMW M3 CI 2-Dr Coupe $1,794 $150
BMW M3 2-Dr Convertible $1,794 $150

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 $406 $804 $398 $1,766
2023 BMW M3 $394 $784 $416 $1,752
2022 BMW M3 $380 $752 $430 $1,720
2021 BMW M3 $358 $726 $442 $1,684
2020 BMW M3 $344 $674 $452 $1,628
2019 BMW M3 $332 $634 $456 $1,580
2018 BMW M3 $318 $568 $460 $1,504
2017 BMW M3 $296 $522 $460 $1,436
2016 BMW M3 $286 $490 $464 $1,398
2015 BMW M3 $280 $458 $474 $1,370
2013 BMW M3 $252 $386 $478 $1,274
2012 BMW M3 $234 $354 $474 $1,220
2011 BMW M3 $220 $320 $474 $1,172
2010 BMW M3 $214 $288 $468 $1,128
2009 BMW M3 $210 $282 $460 $1,110
2008 BMW M3 $206 $268 $452 $1,084
2006 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

Saving money on insurance for a BMW M3 requires being a safe and courteous driver, having above-average credit, avoid buying unnecessary coverage, and maximizing policy discounts. Compare prices every other policy renewal by requesting quotes from direct insurance companies like Progressive, GEICO, and Esurance, and also from your local car insurance providers.

Below is a recap of the ideas that were covered in the charts and tables above.

  • Teenage drivers are expensive to insure, costing up to $531 per month if full coverage is included
  • Drivers considered higher risk that have major violations or accidents could be charged and average of $2,060 more per year for auto insurance
  • Increasing deductibles can save approximately $800 each year
  • It is possible to save around $220 per year simply by quoting online well ahead of the renewal date

Rates by Driver Age

BMW M3 Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $6,376
20 $4,070
30 $1,842
40 $1,752
50 $1,596
60 $1,568

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

BMW M3 Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $2,272
$250 $2,030
$500 $1,752
$1,000 $1,484

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

BMW M3 Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,752
50/100 $1,877
100/300 $1,981
250/500 $2,252
100 CSL $1,919
300 CSL $2,148
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 $9,154
20 $6,484
30 $3,916
40 $3,814
50 $3,638
60 $3,608

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 $251

Potential Rate Discounts

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

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $96
Multi-vehicle $92
Homeowner $24
5-yr Accident Free $139
5-yr Claim Free $116
Paid in Full/EFT $87
Advance Quote $91
Online Quote $128
Total Discounts $773
Rate after discounts $979

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

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