Estimated value by year
New
$95,000
MSRP
1 yr
$64,600
-32%
2 yrs
$57,950
-39%
3 yrs
$52,250
-45%
5 yrs
$39,900
-58%
10 yrs
$20,900
-78%
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Full Depreciation Table — BMW 7 Series
Based on base MSRP of $95,000. Actual values vary by trim, mileage, condition, and region.
| Year | Age | Depreciation | 🤝 Trade-In | 🧑 Private Sale | 🏢 Dealer Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (New) | 0 yrs | -0% | $82,650 | $95,000 | $106,400 |
| 2025 | 1 yr | -32% | $56,202 | $64,600 | $72,352 |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | -39% | $50,416 | $57,950 | $64,904 |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | -45% | $45,458 | $52,250 | $58,520 |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | -51% | $40,498 | $46,550 | $52,136 |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | -58% | $34,713 | $39,900 | $44,688 |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | -62% | $31,407 | $36,100 | $40,432 |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | -66% | $28,101 | $32,300 | $36,176 |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | -70% | $24,795 | $28,500 | $31,920 |
| 2017 | 9 yrs | -74% | $21,489 | $24,700 | $27,664 |
| 2016 | 10 yrs | -78% | $18,183 | $20,900 | $23,408 |
Cost per year
$11,020
avg annual loss
Sweet spot buy
2–3 yrs old
$52,250 saves $42,750
Value at 10 yrs
$20,900
78% of value gone
Key Specs — BMW 7 Series
Category
Ultra Luxury
Base MSRP
$95,000
5-Year Depreciation
58%
vs Category Avg
4% worse than average
Expected Lifespan
150,000+ miles
Best Used Buy Age
2–3 years old
Should you buy a used BMW 7 Series?
The sweet spot for buying a used 7 Series is 2 to 3 years old. At that age you can save approximately $42,750 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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