2009 BMW M3: trims, real prices & how to pick yours

3 builds left the factory as a 2009 M3, each a different combination of engine, transmission and body identified by the first eight characters of its VIN. The 3 main configurations sell for $18,995–$79,998 today.

  • 3 main configurations
  • 769 vehicles built
  • 32 for sale right now
  • $18,995–$79,998 typical price range

Which M3 is yours?

Enter a VIN — the 17 characters on the windshield or the title — and we’ll match it to its exact factory configuration, typical price and equipment.

Works with any VIN — a different year or model takes you straight to its own page.

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What actually differs

Base configuration WBSWD935-9 Base configuration WBSWL935-9 Base configuration WBSPM935-9
Body Coupe Convertible Sedan
Doors 2-door 2-door 4-door
Typical price today $29,999 $23,997 —
For sale right now 19 10 3
Vehicles built 394 201 174
Same on every 2009 M3
  • Engine 4L 8-cyl
  • Power 414 hp
  • Fuel Gasoline

What people actually pay

32 price observations · updated Sep 6, 2026
Base configuration
$29,999
$18,425 $34,418 $50,412 $66,405 $82,398
Price trend

Median up $1,549 over the last 11 months.

2009 M3 price history →
Cost to run

14/20 mpg city/highway. Roughly $2,910/yr on fuel at 15,000 miles.

EPA estimate for the 2009 M3

Safety, in plain English

What WBSWD935-9 means

WBS WD935 · 9
WBS
the World Manufacturer Identifier BMW registered — assembled in Germany
WD935
together encode the M3 line — Coupe, 4L 8cyl — as BMW filed it, these five characters are read as one block, not letter by letter
9
in position 10 — model year 2009
9, 11–17
differ on every car: check digit, plant code and the serial number
Real VINs from this run WBSWD935 39PY43200 WBSWD935 59PY43991

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