Quick answer
For the same model year, dealers ask 17 points more than private sellers.
BMW 550i price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | 5 | |
| 2015 | — | 5 | |
| 2014 | — | 8 | |
| 2013 | — | 8 | |
| 2012 | — | 6 | |
| 2011 | — | 9 | |
| 2010 | — | 7 | |
| 2008 | — | 11 | |
| 2006 | — | 5 |
ROWS 9·SOURCE Live classified listings
Dealer or private seller
On the BMW 550i the dealer markup works out at 17% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 69 | -9.8% | $8,123 |
| Dealer | 40 | +7.2% | $13,155 |
ROWS 2·SOURCE Live listings, normalized per model year
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used BMW 550i cost?
The median asking price is $8,500 across 123 live listings. A 2006 asks about $8,499 and a 2016 about $21,900. The most listed year is 2008, at $5,600. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the BMW 550i valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a 550i from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 7.2% above and private sellers 9.8% below, a gap of about $952 on a 2008 at $5,600.
Asking prices from live classified listings, normalized against the median for each model year. Slices below a minimum listing count are omitted. Asking prices exceed transaction prices (how we count). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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