A 2013 BMW 320i still asks 64% of what a 2018 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 90 sedans we price, that ranks #28, above the 57% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−28.4%). Mileage costs it 55%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 112 listings.
BMW 320i value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $6,500 | $13,999 | 10 | |
| 2017 | $6,300 | $14,743 | 14 | |
| 2016 | $6,999 | $12,995 | 20 | |
| 2015 | $4,900 | $9,000 | 26 | |
| 2014 | $5,600 | $10,999 | 30 | |
| 2013 | $2,800 | $13,750 | 9 | |
| 1991 | $19,500 | $19,995 | 3 |
How the BMW 320i depreciates
The newest BMW 320i has a median asking price of $11,000; a 27-year-older one runs about $19,500 — roughly -77% lost over 27 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the BMW 320i hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Corolla keeps 67%, the Acura TLX 38% and the Ford Focus 62%, against 64% for the 320i. The 320i holds value better than the Acura TLX and Ford Focus, but not the Toyota Corolla.
The BMW 320i market right now
Adjust your BMW 320i value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a BMW 320i about 55% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2018 BMW 320i: a dealer trade-in offer is around $6,500, selling private-party nets about $11,000, and a lot asks near $13,999 — a $7,499 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the 320i costs a median 28% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 6 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the BMW 320i price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $10,000 (10) | $12,450 (17) | +25% |
| 2017 | $6,925 (18) | $9,999 (21) | +44% |
| 2016 | $7,250 (29) | $9,999 (31) | +38% |
| 2015 | $6,800 (45) | $7,750 (29) | +14% |
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BMW 320i value FAQ
How much is a BMW 320i worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $6,800 to $19,500 across 7 model years. A 2018 is worth about $11,000, the median of 10 listings.
How much does mileage cut a BMW 320i's value?
Among 320is from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $15,475, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $5,700; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 55%.
Is a BMW 320i cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 28% more, across 6 recent model years in our listings.
Does the 320i hold value better than the Toyota Corolla?
No: over 5 years the 320i keeps 64% of its value and the Toyota Corolla 67%, by the median asking prices of the 2018 and 2013 model years.
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