Estimated value by year
New
$55,000
MSRP
1 yr
$39,600
-28%
2 yrs
$35,750
-35%
3 yrs
$32,450
-41%
5 yrs
$25,300
-54%
10 yrs
$14,300
-74%
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Full Depreciation Table — BMW 4 Series
Based on base MSRP of $55,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $47,850 | $55,000 | $61,600 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -28% | $34,452 | $39,600 | $44,352 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -35% | $31,102 | $35,750 | $40,040 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -41% | $28,232 | $32,450 | $36,344 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -47% | $25,360 | $29,150 | $32,648 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -54% | $22,011 | $25,300 | $28,336 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -58% | $20,097 | $23,100 | $25,872 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -62% | $18,183 | $20,900 | $23,408 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -66% | $16,269 | $18,700 | $20,944 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -70% | $14,355 | $16,500 | $18,480 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -74% | $12,441 | $14,300 | $16,016 |
Cost per year
$5,940
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$32,450 saves $22,550
Value at 10 yrs
$14,300
74% of value gone
Key Specs — BMW 4 Series
Category
Luxury Coupe
Base MSRP
$55,000
5-Year Depreciation
54%
vs Category Avg
6% worse than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000–200,000 miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used BMW 4 Series?
The sweet spot for buying a used 4 Series is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $22,550 off the new price while still getting a relatively modern vehicle. This model depreciates heavily, which makes the used market excellent value. A 3-year-old example can be significantly cheaper than new.
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