A 2024 BMW 228i averages $24,800 today, with most selling between $18,995 and $26,900. ForCar prices the BMW 228i from real US listings across 8 model years ($12,468–$29,000) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2016 BMW 228i still asks 55% of what a 2024 one does — that's how much value it holds after 8 years. Among 42 sedans we price, that ranks #9, above the 40% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−38.3%), after which losses ease to about 3.7% a year. Mileage costs it 60%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 65 listings.
BMW 228i value by year
What a BMW 228i 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,995 | $26,900 | 5 | |
| 2023 | $19,950 | $30,050 | 5 | |
| 2022 | $17,988 | $28,000 | 4 | |
| 2021 | $18,999 | $23,995 | 7 | |
| 2020 | $13,995 | $18,499 | 10 | |
| 2016 | $8,250 | $17,995 | 19 | |
| 2015 | $8,500 | $16,993 | 6 | |
| 2014 | $1,500 | $12,995 | 9 |
How the BMW 228i depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a BMW 228i loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest BMW 228i averages $24,800; a 10-year-older one runs about $12,468 — roughly 50% lost over 10 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the BMW 228i hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2024 price a 2016 car still asks. Higher is better — the BMW 228i sits at #9 of 42, against a class median of 40%.
The BMW 228i market right now
What the market asks for a BMW 228i at each model year — the median of 163 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your BMW 228i value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact BMW 228i is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a BMW 228i about 60% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every BMW 228i 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 2024 BMW 228i: a dealer trade-in offer is around $18,995, selling private-party nets about $24,800, and a lot asks near $26,900 — a $7,905 spread on the same car.
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BMW 228i value FAQ
How much is a BMW 228i worth?
A 2024 BMW 228i averages $24,800 today (roughly $18,995–$26,900). 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 228i 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 228i 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 228i from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which BMW 228i 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 228i 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 228is are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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