A credit card is required. Applicable tax and other fees may apply.
Service AUTOMATICALLY RENEWS each month for 36 months but will not renew thereafter unless you decide to subscribe to a new plan.
Cancel at least 24 hours prior to renewal; cancellation is effective at the end of your current billing period.
Please see SiriusXM's Customer Agreement and Privacy Policy at www.siriusxm.com for complete terms and how to cancel, which includes online methods or calling 1-866-635-2349.
All fees, content and features are subject to change.
This offer cannot be combined with any other and may be modified or terminated at any time.
Channel lineup varies by package.
Offer available to new subscribers and qualifying ESN/Device IDs as determined solely by SiriusXM.
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A credit card is required. Applicable tax and other fees may apply.
Service AUTOMATICALLY RENEWS each month for 36 months but will not renew thereafter unless you decide to subscribe to a new plan.
Cancel at least 24 hours prior to renewal; cancellation is effective at the end of your current billing period.
Please see SiriusXM's Customer Agreement and Privacy Policy at www.siriusxm.com for complete terms and how to cancel, which includes online methods or calling 1-866-635-2349.
All fees, content and features are subject to change.
This offer cannot be combined with any other and may be modified or terminated at any time.
Channel lineup varies by package.
Offer available to new subscribers and qualifying ESN/Device IDs as determined solely by SiriusXM.
You can call the number and tell them you want to cancel; let them know about the the $3 deal and if they say no, tell them you want to cancel anway - they'll put you on hold and should you be able to hook you up or keep you at your current rate.
I finally spoke with a human on the phone. She asked if I got the invite through the mail or email from Sirius. Upon mentioning I found the deal online and wanted to lock in the $3 a month deal, she said I was not qualified and offered me a $6 a month for 12 months plan. I declined.
Today, September 3, 2026, I called SiriusXM about this offer and was informed that it is only valid for 2018 and older vehicles. Despite my willingness to cancel my existing subscription, the retention specialist repeatedly refused to honor the promotion.
In June 2026. I subscribed to the Music & Entertainment package for $5.00 a month for one year because I was unable to secure another three‑year offer. After submitting a negative survey response, I received a call from SiriusXM requesting clarification. I explained that my rating reflected the company's unwillingness to provide a three‑year deal. In exchange for removing the negative review, I was offered the same plan for $2.99 per month for one year, which I gladly accepted.
The inconsistency between these two interactions raises serious concerns about the fairness and transparency of SiriusXM's promotional and retention practices. Customers should not have to resort to negative feedback or cancellation threats to receive reasonable offers, nor should promotions be selectively applied without clear and consistent criteria, especially given my long‑standing subscription history.
SiriusXM's $3 for 36 months promo is a strong low-cost way to keep satellite radio and app access, especially for road trips and areas with weak cell service. The plan is mostly ad free aside from station promos, and some accounts also include streaming through the mobile app, Bluetooth, or Android Auto and CarPlay. The main catch is eligibility, since many newer vehicles and existing subscriptions are rejected, while older radios and invited accounts are more likely to work. Taxes, royalties, and fees can lift the bill into the $4 to $6 range, so the final total depends on the account.
Frequent road-trippers who want the same stations across states, because satellite reception stays consistent where cellular streaming can be spotty.
Drivers who want hands-free music in the car, because the app works through Bluetooth or AUX and includes live radio and on-demand listening.
People in rural or weak-signal areas, because satellite service keeps working where cellular coverage is spotty or nonexistent.
Listeners who want curated music discovery, because the service offers genre stations and algorithmically selected programming.
Owners of newer vehicles, because the $2.99 for 36 months offer can be rejected on radios newer than 2018.
Drivers expecting the advertised price to apply automatically, because eligibility can be restricted to invited radios and the system may reject otherwise valid-looking offers.
Shoppers who need a fixed all-in monthly total, because taxes, royalties, and fees can push the bill above the headline price.
People who want uninterrupted music with no ads, because channels can still include commercials and station promos.
The $2.99 per month 36-month promo can work out to about $3 after taxes and fees for some eligible radios.
It is often rejected for newer vehicles and existing subscriptions, with many accounts showing "not eligible" or being told the offer is targeted to older radios, commonly 2018 and below. Some users still got it on 2023 or 2016 vehicles after chatting or calling, so eligibility appears to depend on the specific radio/account rather than just model year.
Yes. Calling to cancel and mentioning the $3 deal often triggers retention offers, and some users were moved to similar pricing like $4.99, $5, or $6 per month when the exact promo was unavailable.
The all-in price can be higher than $3, with reports ranging from about $3.87/month to $4.24/month depending on taxes and fees. Some users also noted that royalties and local taxes can add roughly $1 to $3 to the advertised monthly price.
Yes. The subscription can be used through the SiriusXM app, and it can be listened to via Bluetooth or AUX in the car; one workaround is to activate the deal on an older qualifying vehicle and stream it in a newer car through the mobile app.
Not always. Some offers were reported as $2.99 for 36 months, but other users saw shorter promos like $3.98 for 12 months or $3.98 for 12 months followed by the regular rate, so it is important to check the fine print before enrolling.
ok so I didn't get the 2.99 a month for 36 months but I was paying 27.54 for two vehicles. Going thru their AI chatbot, I was able to wrangle 12.12 for both vehicles for the next 12 months. Not nearly as good a deal but I'll take it!
How are you able to do this? Everytime I try to sign up for a trial it recognizes me somehow and tells me im not eligible for the trial again but "here's a different offer for you..." and wants me to pay for it immediately instead. Are you using different phone numbers for each new account? Are you able to use the same card when signing up? I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong to make it recognize that I've had a trial before.
The KEY is to have a radio at least 2018 or older. I think they added something to newer radios: the ability to keep track if you've already had a FREE Trial or not.. Our 2018 and 2019 cars are still going strong on Free Trial after Free Trial.. Our 2019 was a brand new model in 2018 and NOTHING changed for 2019, probably why it still works also.. P.S. I would NEVER give XM my real phone # or CC # !!
Last edited by geoffkin September 8, 2026 at 05:27 PM.
The KEY is to have a radio at least 2018 or older. I think they added something to newer radios: the ability to keep track if you've already had a FREE Trial or not.. Our 2018 and 2019 cars are still going strong on Free Trial after Free Trial.. Our 2019 was a brand new model in 2018 and NOTHING changed for 2019, probably why it still works also..
My radio is 2016 and I'm still getting the error and/or the "different offer". I'm not sure the cutoff here is 2018.
edit: ahh you're talking about the trial bouncing thing you're doing, I misunderstood. nevermind!
Just went through this dance with them and they would not renew my $4 a month plan and the best they could offer was $6 a month, I cancelled and within a week or two I got the $5 a month offer which I took. I did get offered the $3 for our 2009 Odyssey but we don't drive that one very much. Fine print on that offer is below.I'm pretty sure taxes and fees vary by state.OFFER DETAILS: Subscribe to the Music & Entertainment Plan and pay $2.99 each month for 36 months. A credit card is required. Applicable tax and other fees may apply. Service AUTOMATICALLY RENEWS each month for 36 months but will not renew thereafter unless you decide to subscribe to a new plan. There are no refunds except as provided in our Customer Agreement. Cancel at least 24 hours prior to renewal; cancellation is effective at the end of your current billing period. Please see our Customer Agreement and Privacy Policy at www.siriusxm.com for complete terms and how to cancel, which includes online methods or calling us at 1-866-635-2349. Subscription cannot be transferred, ported or linked to another vehicle/radio. All fees, content and features are subject to change. This offer cannot be combined with any other and may be modified or terminated at any time. Channel lineup varies by package. Offer good only on currently inactive radios identified in this communication.
You can get the $3 plan on your 2009 Odyssey and then transfer it to your newer car and keep the same price.
Not agood deal, just look up on here a posting from before this date "September 3, 2026" because this deal says it requires a credit card on file and many other in here offer 3 free months without a credit card required. If you do want a great paid deal, call customer service and they'll offer you a lifetime deal. Last I heard, they were offering a 3 year subscriptions for $299 to GM subscription holders, to keep them on. You'll thank me later.
Last edited by TheDirtCheap September 13, 2026 at 10:56 PM.
i tried for the 36 month deal at 2.99 and got denied for a 2019 xm addon for my double din sony and was able to get a a 3.98 a month deal all in for a year. Thats good fo rme. I havent had sirius for 3 years... so why not. It even includes the app access. For that, I am good.
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In June 2026. I subscribed to the Music & Entertainment package for $5.00 a month for one year because I was unable to secure another three‑year offer. After submitting a negative survey response, I received a call from SiriusXM requesting clarification. I explained that my rating reflected the company's unwillingness to provide a three‑year deal. In exchange for removing the negative review, I was offered the same plan for $2.99 per month for one year, which I gladly accepted.
The inconsistency between these two interactions raises serious concerns about the fairness and transparency of SiriusXM's promotional and retention practices. Customers should not have to resort to negative feedback or cancellation threats to receive reasonable offers, nor should promotions be selectively applied without clear and consistent criteria, especially given my long‑standing subscription history.
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SiriusXM's $3 for 36 months promo is a strong low-cost way to keep satellite radio and app access, especially for road trips and areas with weak cell service. The plan is mostly ad free aside from station promos, and some accounts also include streaming through the mobile app, Bluetooth, or Android Auto and CarPlay. The main catch is eligibility, since many newer vehicles and existing subscriptions are rejected, while older radios and invited accounts are more likely to work. Taxes, royalties, and fees can lift the bill into the $4 to $6 range, so the final total depends on the account.
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edit: ahh you're talking about the trial bouncing thing you're doing, I misunderstood. nevermind!
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