A 2013 BMW 135i averages $11,995 today, with most selling between $8,500 and $15,200. ForCar prices the BMW 135i from real US listings across 5 model years ($6,900–$13,900) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2008 BMW 135i still asks 99% of what a 2013 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 88 sedans we price, that ranks #9, above the 57% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−42.5%). Calculated from 30 listings.
BMW 135i value by year
What a BMW 135i is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,500 | $15,200 | 6 | |
| 2012 | $11,500 | $17,000 | 3 | |
| 2011 | $8,995 | $16,480 | 6 | |
| 2010 | $6,400 | $7,400 | 10 | |
| 2008 | $6,700 | $17,995 | 5 |
How the BMW 135i depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a BMW 135i loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest BMW 135i averages $11,995; a 5-year-older one runs about $11,850 — roughly 1% lost over 5 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the BMW 135i hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2013 price a 2008 car still asks. Higher is better — the BMW 135i sits at #9 of 88, against a class median of 57%.
The BMW 135i market right now
What the market asks for a BMW 135i at each model year — the median of 51 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your BMW 135i value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact BMW 135i is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every BMW 135i has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2013 BMW 135i: a dealer trade-in offer is around $8,500, selling private-party nets about $11,995, and a lot asks near $15,200 — a $6,700 spread on the same car.
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BMW 135i value FAQ
How much is a BMW 135i worth?
A 2013 BMW 135i averages $11,995 today (roughly $8,500–$15,200). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the BMW 135i value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the BMW 135i value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the BMW 135i from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which BMW 135i year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free BMW 135i Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what BMW 135is are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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