M3 Gets Pricier: Manual Era Ending?

Leaked pricing shows the 2026 BMW M3 getting a $1,700 increase across the lineup, with the base manual model now starting at $79,575. Competition and xDrive versions climb even higher, pushing some builds close to or beyond $100K with options. Despite the higher cost, performance remains strong with up to 503 hp and AWD acceleration under 3.5 secon