A 2008 BMW 128i still asks 102% of what a 2013 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 98 sedans we price, that ranks #7, above the 61% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−22.7%). Calculated from 33 listings.
BMW 128i value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,200 | $11,995 | 4 | |
| 2012 | $6,500 | $11,995 | 6 | |
| 2011 | $4,500 | $10,988 | 7 | |
| 2010 | $1,700 | $12,000 | 7 | |
| 2009 | $3,500 | $11,800 | 4 | |
| 2008 | $3,300 | $6,995 | 5 |
How the BMW 128i depreciates
The newest BMW 128i has a median asking price of $5,900; a 5-year-older one runs about $5,999 — roughly -2% lost over 5 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the BMW 128i hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Honda Civic keeps 50%, the Nissan Sentra 63% and the Volkswagen Beetle 56%, against 102% for the 128i. The 128i holds value better than the Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra and Volkswagen Beetle.
The BMW 128i market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2012 BMW 128i: a dealer trade-in offer is around $6,500, selling private-party nets about $8,700, and a lot asks near $11,995 — a $5,495 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the 128i costs a median 21% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 5 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the BMW 128i price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,000 (7) | $11,997 (8) | +50% |
| 2012 | $7,825 (8) | $9,450 (7) | +21% |
| 2011 | $7,575 (16) | $8,448 (6) | +12% |
| 2009 | $9,450 (8) | $8,450 (8) | −11% |
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BMW 128i value FAQ
How much is a BMW 128i worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $5,800 to $8,700 across 6 model years. A 2012 is worth about $8,700, the median of 6 listings.
How much does mileage cut a BMW 128i's value?
Among 128is from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $9,498, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,350.
Is a BMW 128i cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 21% more, across 5 recent model years in our listings.
Does the 128i hold value better than the Honda Civic?
Yes: over 5 years the 128i keeps 102% of its value and the Honda Civic 50%, by the median asking prices of the 2013 and 2008 model years.
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