For the same model year, dealers ask 22 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -8% and WA the priciest at +50%.
BMW 320i price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | 11 | |
| 2017 | — | 12 | |
| 2016 | — | 16 | |
| 2015 | — | 25 | |
| 2014 | — | 27 | |
| 2013 | — | 8 |
Dealer or private seller
On the BMW 320i the dealer markup works out at 22% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 137 | +10.3% | $9,640 |
| Private seller | 119 | -11.6% | $7,295 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 224 | -0.9% | $8,546 |
| Rebuilt | 19 | +9.0% | $8,426 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2015 320i, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 125–150k bands the asking price falls 20%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 11 | |
| 75–100k miles | 11 | |
| 100–125k miles | 14 | |
| 125–150k miles | 23 |
Which options hold value
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 66 | +2.6% |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 93 | +1.4% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the BMW 320i asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +50%, cheapest FL at -8% — 57 points apart, which on a $8,119 car is roughly $4,636.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 26 | |
| CA | 63 | |
| TX | 17 | |
| AZ | 17 | |
| HI | 22 | |
| OR | 24 | |
| WA | 18 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used BMW 320i cost?
The median asking price is $8,119 across 300 live listings. A 2013 asks about $7,600 and a 2018 about $11,000. The most listed year is 2014, at $8,000. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the BMW 320i valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a 320i from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 10.3% above and private sellers 11.6% below, a gap of about $2,409 on a 2018 at $11,000.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a 320i?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -7.5% against the national median, and WA most at +49.6%. On the typical $8,119 320i that spread is about $4,636.
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