Despite the New Mac mini and Mac Studio apparently not including an option to add AppleCare where it has historically been during the order process, you just have to click through a few pages to get it done.

It's not remotely clear why Apple would choose to hide AppleCare for the new Macs since the option is front and center with other Macs. With those, AppleCare is on the order page, right after processor, RAM, and storage options. With the new Mac mini and Mac Studio, there is no such option on that page, but there is later in the process. Apple uses this extra step to promote the Studio Display and the way it's done is simply confusing.

Unless you do want a Studio Display, you have to: Configure your Mac, click Continue, ignore everything about the Studio Display, click Add to Bag at the top, choose your AppleCare plan from the next page, and click "Add to bag" to proceed. AppleCare options are on that next page. If you don't want anything, click "Review bag" next to the computer name.

AppleCare pricing: For the Mac Studio, AppleCare+ is $6.49/month or $64.99/year. For the Mac mini, it's $3.99/month or $39.99/year. There are two flavors of AppleCare, with AppleCare+ covering one device and the AppleCare One bundle covering up to three devices for $19.99 monthly price without additions.