For the same model year, dealers ask -4 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -30% and WA the priciest at +16%; a four-wheel drive 330i asks +9% against the median of its model year.
BMW 330i price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | 15 | |
| 2024 | — | 8 | |
| 2023 | — | 5 | |
| 2022 | — | 5 | |
| 2021 | — | 7 | |
| 2020 | — | 14 | |
| 2019 | — | 10 | |
| 2018 | — | 20 | |
| 2017 | — | 20 | |
| 2006 | — | 5 | |
| 2004 | — | 18 | |
| 2002 | — | 9 | |
| 2001 | — | 5 |
Dealer or private seller
On the BMW 330i the dealer markup works out at -4% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 203 | +2.5% | $18,164 |
| Private seller | 163 | +6.8% | $12,589 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2017 330i, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 100–125k bands the asking price falls 34%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 13 | |
| 75–100k miles | 39 | |
| 100–125k miles | 13 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a BMW 330i is drivetrain: 4WD asks +9% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 69 | +9.0% |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 165 | +6.5% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the BMW 330i asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is WA at +16%, cheapest FL at -30% — 46 points apart, which on a $14,995 car is roughly $6,913.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 42 | |
| NV | 21 | |
| GA | 12 | |
| TX | 35 | |
| DC | 14 | |
| CA | 132 | |
| OR | 31 | |
| AZ | 22 | |
| WA | 24 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used BMW 330i cost?
The median asking price is $14,995 across 438 live listings. A 2001 asks about $2,700 and a 2025 about $35,995. The most listed year is 2018, at $12,700.
Is it cheaper to buy a 330i from a private seller?
No. For the same model year private sellers ask 4 points more than dealers.
How much value does a 330i lose per 25,000 miles?
About 22% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2017 330i, measured from the 75–100k band to the 100–125k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the BMW 330i valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a 330i?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -30.4% against the national median, and WA most at +15.7%. On the typical $14,995 330i that spread is about $6,913.
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