BMW 4 Series Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old BMW 4 Series lists at $31,731 — 49.2% below the $62,455 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $38,364 (38.6% below new). Median odometer at that age: 54,163 miles.
By the CarWhere Research Team · Live US listing medians · Updated 2026-10-25
| Model year | Age | Median asking price | vs new today | Median miles | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (new) | — | $62,455 | — | — | 950 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $44,981 | −28% | 17,453 | 289 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $40,999 | −34.4% | 29,157 | 659 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $38,364 | −38.6% | 34,265 | 422 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $35,183 | −43.7% | 43,820 | 352 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $31,731 | −49.2% | 54,163 | 268 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $23,888 | −61.8% | 66,140 | 161 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $19,495 | −68.8% | 81,091 | 414 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | $16,999 | −72.8% | 83,337 | 466 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the BMW 4 Series's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used BMW 4 Series? Two checks before the price.
Benchmark the asking price against what buyers actually paid. Cross-shopping? Compare curves in the 182-model depreciation study.
FAQ
How much does a BMW 4 Series depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old BMW 4 Series lists at $31,731 — 49.2% below the $62,455 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $38,364 (38.6% below new). Median odometer at that age: 54,163 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (268 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used BMW 4 Series?
The steepest part of this curve is year 5 → 6, where it sheds another 12.6 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the BMW 4 Series's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used BMW 4 Series a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old BMW 4 Series saves about $24,091 versus new (38.6% below) with a median 34,265 miles on the clock. Whether that's the right trade depends on the model year — check the reliability record before the price.
Where does this data come from?
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings via licensed vehicle-data providers, aggregated per model year (minimum 40 listings per point) and compared with the BMW 4 Series's median new price today (950 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).