$13,828 lower median
2018 Audi RS 3
All trims
$39,993Median asking price · 25 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$38,229–$44,997
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2018 BMW M3
VIN
WBS8M9C52J5L72052
Market price for this build
$53,691
106 comparable listings
No longer listed since around Feb 16, 2022
Last listed by BMW of West Houston · KATY, TX
- Last asking price
- $73,999
- Odometer
- 17,728 mi
- On the market
- 6 days
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Last listed by BMW of West Houston
20822 Katy Fwy, KATY, TX 77449
Hours
- Mon–Wed
- 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Thu–Fri
- 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sat
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
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2018 BMW M3
VIN WBS8M9C52J5L72052
Accidents
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Mileage
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Market price range
Based on 106 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 16, 2026Below market
$38,396
Typical price
$53,691
Above market
$70,459
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Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW of West Houston | KATY, TX 77449 | $73,999 | 17,728 mi | 2022-02-10 | 1702 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBS8M9C52J5L72052Engine
Horsepower
425
Drivetrain
RWD
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
Made by
BMW M GMBH
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
20
MPG
City
17
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
$2,330
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 20 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 BMW M3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$13,095
Fuel
$11,650
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$8,250
Total, 5 years
$39,795
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Model-level data for the 2018 BMW M3 from EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 26, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 BMW M3 over the last 6 months — the market softened $683 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $54,541 |
| June 2026 | $55,377 |
| July 2026 | $57,995 |
| August 2026 | $55,980 |
| September 2026 | $55,499 |
| October 2026 | $53,858 |
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2018 BMW M3 with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 15, 2026, among alternatives (model years 2018–2020) to the 2018 BMW M3 in this catalog, the 2018 Lexus LS has the lowest median asking price ($37,949, 127 listings with photos) and the 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class the highest ($40,890, 163 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2018 BMW M3
All trims · United States
$53,821Comparison catalog median · 104 listings with photos in the comparison sample
This VIN is not in the filtered catalog sample. Comparisons use the model median when available.
Middle 50%: $46,995–$63,819
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$13,823 lower median
2018 Porsche Panamera
All trims
$39,998Median asking price · 184 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$35,995–$48,500
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$15,872 lower median
2018 Lexus LS
All trims
$37,949Median asking price · 127 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$35,093–$41,929
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$12,931 lower median
2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class
All trims
$40,890Median asking price · 163 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$34,966–$54,991
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$13,448 lower median
2019 Audi RS 5
All trims
$40,373Median asking price · 90 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$36,498–$43,998
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 BMW M3 All trims | $53,821 | $46,995–$63,819 | 104 |
| 2018 Audi RS 3 All trims | $39,993 | $38,229–$44,997 | 25 |
| 2018 Porsche Panamera All trims | $39,998 | $35,995–$48,500 | 184 |
| 2018 Lexus LS All trims | $37,949 | $35,093–$41,929 | 127 |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class All trims | $40,890 | $34,966–$54,991 | 163 |
| 2019 Audi RS 5 All trims | $40,373 | $36,498–$43,998 | 90 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 15, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1996–presentWhat each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 236 | $104,054 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 94 | $96,878 | 93% | 4,870 mi |
| 2025 | 142 | $89,921 | 86% | 15,091 mi |
| 2024 | 158 | $86,603 | 83% | 20,164 mi |
| 2023 | 143 | $82,396 | 79% | 27,273 mi |
| 2022 | 87 | $72,487 | 70% | 35,038 mi |
| 2021 | 64 | $69,866 | 67% | 38,764 mi |
| 2018 | 122 | $53,654 | 52% | 59,766 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
