We don’t like to be the bearer of bad news, but get ready for another round of price hikes. BMW USA will increase prices on most models by 1% in two weeks, according to a new report. Starting January 1, 2026, a new car could cost up to $1,500 more than it does today.
According to a leaked dealer bulletin viewed by CarsDirectUnfortunately, most models are affected. However, there are some notable exceptions, including electric vehicles and three internal combustion engine models. There will be no price increase for the 7 Series, although BMW may wait until next year’s facelift before charging more for its flagship.
The Z4 won’t be affected either, which makes sense considering the Roadster’s production is nearing its end. BMW has already announced a Final Edition before the G29 is unveiled in the first half of next year. Unfortunately, a direct replacement isn’t on the agenda, so don’t wait for another Z car anytime soon.
The same report states that the XM will also avoid the price increase. That’s no surprise considering sales of the plug-in hybrid SUV never really took off. There have been numerous reports of significant markdowns as unsold inventory is moved, and increasing prices would only make the polarizing luxury vessel even more difficult to sell. BMW didn’t make things any easier by discontinuing the base model earlier this year, leaving only the $160,775 XM label available in the US.
CarsDirect says the limited M2 CS and ALPINA XB7 will avoid the price increase. However, everything else will become more expensive from January 1, 2026. The hardest hit will be the X6 M, whose price will increase by $1,500. The increase will be almost as big for the M5 sedan and M5 wagon, both of which will be $1,400 more expensive. If you stick with the small cars, you’ll only pay an extra $400.
It wasn’t too long ago that BMW USA raised prices, with most models up 1.9% more expensive as of July 1st. A positive aspect is that buyers can secure the current prices before the end of the year. However, it’s easy to understand why some customers may be waiting for the onslaught of products planned for 2026. Next year, BMW will not only give the 7 Series a facelift, but also launch the next generation of the 3 Series, the i3 and the X5.
