2023 BMW M3 Review | Pricing, Trims & Photos – TrueCar

The 2023 BMW M3 comes in two trim levels: Standard and Competition. The Competition is the most popular model and the one we recommend. We’ll explain why.

Standard

The BMW M3 starts at $73,795 (including a $995 destination fee). It comes with a 473-horsepower twin-turbo six-cylinder engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The M3 gets an adaptive suspension and selectable drive modes. The cabin features Merino leather upholstery, heated sport seats, and a Harman Kardon surround-sound stereo. This year the interior has a new behind-the-wheel 12.3-inch information display and a 14.9-inch touchscreen that merge into a massive, fully digital, high-resolution unit. Standard safety equipment includes front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-departure warning.

Options include carbon fiber front seats for an additional $3,800 and carbon ceramic brakes for $8,150. For $4,700, the M Carbon Exterior package outfits the M3 with carbon fiber pieces for the mirrors, spoiler, and other components.

Competition

The M3 Competition starts at $77,695. Rated at 503 hp, its twin-turbo is slightly more powerful than the standard model’s engine. All-wheel drive is available. All Competition models also get M seatbelts, sportier wheels, and distinctive exterior trim. One notable feature missing on the Competition model is a manual transmission. The standard eight-speed M-tuned automatic is the only transmission available.

The M3 Competition is our recommended trim, given its extra power, optional all-wheel drive, and the ease of its automatic transmission for daily driving.