A 2016 BMW 228i still asks 52% of what a 2024 one does — that's how much value it holds after 8 years. Among 46 sedans we price, that ranks #12, above the 40% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−30.3%), after which losses ease to about 13.5% a year. Mileage costs it 58%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 47 listings.
BMW 228i value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,500 | $25,999 | 5 | |
| 2023 | $19,500 | $28,995 | 3 | |
| 2022 | $17,900 | $27,995 | 3 | |
| 2021 | $14,995 | $23,995 | 6 | |
| 2020 | $12,999 | $19,995 | 5 | |
| 2016 | $8,000 | $16,750 | 14 | |
| 2015 | $11,500 | $16,500 | 6 | |
| 2014 | $7,000 | $12,537 | 5 |
How the BMW 228i depreciates
The newest BMW 228i has a median asking price of $24,800; a 10-year-older one runs about $11,888 — roughly 52% lost over 10 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the BMW 228i hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 8 years the Honda Civic keeps 60%, the Nissan Sentra 35% and the Audi A3 41%, against 52% for the 228i. The 228i holds value better than the Nissan Sentra and Audi A3, but not the Honda Civic.
The BMW 228i market right now
Adjust your BMW 228i value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a BMW 228i about 58% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2016 BMW 228i: a dealer trade-in offer is around $8,000, selling private-party nets about $12,811, and a lot asks near $16,750 — a $8,750 spread on the same car.
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BMW 228i value FAQ
How much is a BMW 228i worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $11,888 to $27,100 across 8 model years. A 2016 is worth about $12,811, the median of 14 listings.
How much does mileage cut a BMW 228i's value?
Among 228is from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $25,895, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $10,988; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 58%.
Does the 228i hold value better than the Honda Civic?
No: over 8 years the 228i keeps 52% of its value and the Honda Civic 60%, by the median asking prices of the 2024 and 2016 model years.
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