Best BMW M3 Competition Package Year to Buy
There is no single best BMW M3 Competition Package year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 149 verified sales, the 2006 is the most affordable at $46,805 and trades most often (66 verified sales). The 2005 has held its value best, now worth 107% of its original MSRP.
Data: DriveIndex. 3 model years with at least 10 verified sales each, latest sale Oct 18, 2026. Methodology
Ranked across the 3 years with at least 10 verified sales. Years with fewer are in the table below but too thin to rank.
BMW M3 Competition Package Value by Model Year
| Year | Value | Vs. original MSRP | Verified sales | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 M3 Competition Package | $52,526No sale since Apr 2026 | 76% | 17 | — |
| 2016 M3 Competition Package | $49,089 | 71% | 3 · too few to rank | 1 |
| 2006 M3 Competition Package | $46,805 | 88% | 66 | 1 |
| 2005 M3 Competition Package | $55,900 | 107% | 63 | — |
Value is DriveIndex's market value for each year, from verified sales. “Vs. original MSRP” compares it with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation: 100% means it is worth exactly what it cost. Years with fewer than 10 verified sales are listed but not ranked.
Which M3 Competition Package year is appreciating?
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Best BMW M3 Competition Package Year: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best BMW M3 Competition Package year to buy?
There is no single best BMW M3 Competition Package year: the right one depends on your budget and what you want from the car. Across 149 verified sales, the 2006 is the most affordable at $46,805 and trades most often (66 verified sales). The 2005 has held its value best, now worth 107% of its original MSRP. The table on this page lists every model year with its market value, its value against its original MSRP and how many have sold.
Which BMW M3 Competition Package year is the cheapest?
The 2006 BMW M3 Competition Package is the most affordable year with enough verified sales to compare, currently valued at $46,805. The most valuable is the 2005, at $55,900.
Which BMW M3 Competition Package year holds its value best?
The 2005 BMW M3 Competition Package is now worth 107% of its original MSRP of $52,195, the best of the years with enough verified sales to compare. That compares today's value with the sticker price when new, not adjusted for inflation.
How much is a BMW M3 Competition Package worth?
Depending on the model year, a BMW M3 Competition Package is worth from $46,805 to $55,900 today, based on verified sales. Mileage, condition and options move any single car's price; each year's page shows its recent sales.
Which BMW M3 Competition Package year is appreciating?
This page shows what each year is worth and how that compares with its original price. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, which Pro members see for every year along with a 1–5 year projection.