BMW 7 Series Depreciation
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old BMW 7 Series lists at $37,500 — 68.7% below the $119,690 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $60,438 (49.5% below new). Median odometer at that age: 52,489 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) | — | $119,690 | — | — | 543 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | $78,345 | −34.5% | 14,800 | 154 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | $68,588 | −42.7% | 27,084 | 204 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | $60,438 | −49.5% | 32,739 | 337 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | $41,641 | −65.2% | 47,961 | 296 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | $37,500 | −68.7% | 52,489 | 139 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | $31,499 | −73.7% | 67,737 | 214 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | $24,099 | −79.9% | 77,383 | 232 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | $22,898 | −80.9% | 83,763 | 224 |
Median asking prices from live US dealer listings (min 40 per point) vs the BMW 7 Series's median new price today. Live market data, not book-value estimates. Updated 2026-10-25.
Buying a used BMW 7 Series? Two checks before the price.
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FAQ
How much does a BMW 7 Series depreciate?
Measured against live listings, a 5-year-old BMW 7 Series lists at $37,500 — 68.7% below the $119,690 median price of a new one today, while a 3-year-old runs $60,438 (49.5% below new). Median odometer at that age: 52,489 miles. These are asking-price medians from live US dealer inventory (139 listings behind the 5-year figure), not book-value estimates.
What's the best age to buy a used BMW 7 Series?
The steepest part of this curve is year 3 → 4, where it sheds another 15.7 points. Buying just after a steep drop means the previous owner paid it; the BMW 7 Series's year-by-year table above shows exactly where the price settles.
Is a used BMW 7 Series a good deal versus new?
A 3-year-old BMW 7 Series saves about $59,252 versus new (49.5% below) with a median 32,739 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 7 Series's median new price today (543 new listings). Refreshed 2026-10-25. Republish with attribution to CarWhere (carwhere.com).