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UPDATED: Jun 6, 2023

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U.S. average insurance rates for a BMW M3 are $1,628 a year including full coverage. Comprehensive insurance costs an estimated $344, collision insurance costs $674, and liability coverage costs around $452. Buying just liability costs as low as $504 a year, and insurance for high-risk drivers costs $3,546 or more. Teen drivers pay the highest rates at up to $6,032 a year.

Average premium for full coverage: $1,628

Price estimates broken down by individual coverage:

Comprehensive $344
Collision $674
Liability $452

Rates are based on $500 physical damage insurance deductibles, split liability limits of 30/60, and includes medical/PIP and uninsured motorist coverage. Estimates are averaged for all 50 U.S. states and for different M3 trim levels.

Price Range from Low to High

For a 40-year-old driver, BMW M3 insurance prices range from as low as $504 for liability-only coverage to a much higher rate of $3,546 for coverage for higher-risk drivers.

Liability Only $504
Full Coverage $1,628
High Risk $3,546

Geographic Price Range

Where you live has a large influence on the price of auto insurance. More rural locations have a lower frequency of comprehensive and collision claims than larger metro areas. The price range example below illustrates how your location can change insurance prices.

Rural Areas $1,221
Small Cities $1,709
Large Cities $2,198

The ranges above highlight why anyone shopping for car insurance should compare prices for a targeted area and risk profile, rather than using price averages.

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Additional Charts and Tables

The chart below breaks down average BMW M3 insurance rates for other coverage scenarios.

  • The lowest rate with discounts is $918
  • Using higher $1,000 deductibles will save approximately $230 every year
  • The average rate for the average middle-age driver who has $500 deductibles is $1,628
  • Choosing more expensive low deductibles for physical damage coverage will cost an extra $450 each year
  • Higher-risk drivers with multiple violations and an at-fault accident could pay up to $3,546
  • The price for full coverage for a teenage driver with full coverage can cost as much as $6,032 or more

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BMW M3 insurance cost comparison chart
Column chart showing BMW M3 insurance prices range from $918 to $6,032 for full coverage

Insurance prices for a BMW M3 are also quite variable based on your driving record, the model of your M3, and liability limits and deductibles.

An older driver with no violations or accidents and high deductibles may only pay around $1,500 a year for full coverage. Prices are highest for teenage drivers, where even good drivers should be prepared to pay at least $6,000 a year. View Rates by Age

The state you live in has a huge impact on BMW M3 insurance rates. A driver around age 40 might see prices as low as $1,250 a year in states like Vermont, New Hampshire, and Missouri, or as much as $2,320 on average in Louisiana, New York, and Michigan.

BMW M3 Insurance Rates by State
State Premium Compared to U.S. Avg Percent Difference
Alabama $1,472 -$156 -9.6%
Alaska $1,248 -$380 -23.3%
Arizona $1,350 -$278 -17.1%
Arkansas $1,628 -$0 0.0%
California $1,856 $228 14.0%
Colorado $1,554 -$74 -4.5%
Connecticut $1,674 $46 2.8%
Delaware $1,842 $214 13.1%
Florida $2,036 $408 25.1%
Georgia $1,502 -$126 -7.7%
Hawaii $1,170 -$458 -28.1%
Idaho $1,102 -$526 -32.3%
Illinois $1,212 -$416 -25.6%
Indiana $1,226 -$402 -24.7%
Iowa $1,096 -$532 -32.7%
Kansas $1,548 -$80 -4.9%
Kentucky $2,220 $592 36.4%
Louisiana $2,408 $780 47.9%
Maine $1,004 -$624 -38.3%
Maryland $1,342 -$286 -17.6%
Massachusetts $1,302 -$326 -20.0%
Michigan $2,828 $1,200 73.7%
Minnesota $1,362 -$266 -16.3%
Mississippi $1,950 $322 19.8%
Missouri $1,444 -$184 -11.3%
Montana $1,748 $120 7.4%
Nebraska $1,284 -$344 -21.1%
Nevada $1,954 $326 20.0%
New Hampshire $1,174 -$454 -27.9%
New Jersey $1,820 $192 11.8%
New Mexico $1,442 -$186 -11.4%
New York $1,714 $86 5.3%
North Carolina $938 -$690 -42.4%
North Dakota $1,334 -$294 -18.1%
Ohio $1,124 -$504 -31.0%
Oklahoma $1,670 $42 2.6%
Oregon $1,490 -$138 -8.5%
Pennsylvania $1,552 -$76 -4.7%
Rhode Island $2,172 $544 33.4%
South Carolina $1,474 -$154 -9.5%
South Dakota $1,372 -$256 -15.7%
Tennessee $1,426 -$202 -12.4%
Texas $1,962 $334 20.5%
Utah $1,206 -$422 -25.9%
Vermont $1,114 -$514 -31.6%
Virginia $974 -$654 -40.2%
Washington $1,258 -$370 -22.7%
West Virginia $1,492 -$136 -8.4%
Wisconsin $1,126 -$502 -30.8%
Wyoming $1,452 -$176 -10.8%

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BMW M3 insurance rates by U.S. city

Choosing high deductibles could cut prices by as much as $680 a year, while increasing your policy's liability limits will increase premiums. Changing from a 50/100 limit to a 250/500 limit will increase prices by as much as $407 more each year. View Rates by Deductible or Liability Limit

If you have some driving violations or tend to cause accidents, you are likely paying $1,900 to $2,700 additional each year, depending on your age. High-risk driver insurance can be around 45% to 130% more than average. View High Risk Driver Rates

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 $1,558 $130
BMW M3 CI 2-Dr Coupe $1,664 $139
BMW M3 2-Dr Convertible $1,664 $139

Rates assume 2018 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
2018 BMW M3 $344 $674 $452 $1,628
2015 BMW M3 $296 $522 $460 $1,436
2011 BMW M3 $252 $386 $478 $1,274
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 Best Cheap BMW M3 Insurance

Getting lower rates on auto insurance requires being a low-risk driver, having a good credit history, being claim-free, and possibly raising deductibles. Invest the time to shop around at least once a year by obtaining price quotes from direct car insurance companies like Progressive and GEICO, and also from your local independent and exclusive agents.

The items below are a quick review of the primary concepts that were illustrated above.

  • You may be able to save approximately $200 per year just by shopping early and online
  • Drivers with a DUI or reckless driving violation may pay on average $1,920 more annually to insure their M3
  • Increasing physical damage deductibles can save around $675 each year
  • Teen drivers are expensive to insure, possibly costing $503 a month including comprehensive and collision insurance

Rates by Driver Age

BMW M3 Insurance Rates by Driver Age
Driver Age Premium
16 $6,032
20 $3,780
30 $1,702
40 $1,628
50 $1,486
60 $1,458

Full coverage, $500 deductibles

Rates by Deductible

BMW M3 Insurance Rates with Different Deductibles
Deductible Premium
$100 $2,078
$250 $1,868
$500 $1,628
$1,000 $1,398

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates by Liability Limit

BMW M3 Insurance Rates with Different Liability Limits
Liability Limit Premium
30/60 $1,628
50/100 $1,754
100/300 $1,867
250/500 $2,161
100 CSL $1,800
300 CSL $2,048
500 CSL $2,229

Full coverage, driver age 40

Rates for High Risk Drivers

BMW M3 Insurance Rates for High Risk Drivers
Age Premium
16 $8,640
20 $6,024
30 $3,626
40 $3,546
50 $3,384
60 $3,354

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 $233

Potential Rate Discounts

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

Discount Savings
Multi-policy $88
Multi-vehicle $87
Homeowner $24
5-yr Accident Free $125
5-yr Claim Free $107
Paid in Full/EFT $78
Advance Quote $83
Online Quote $118
Total Discounts $710
Rate after discounts $918

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

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