A 2002 BMW 325i still asks 60% of what a 2007 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 61 sedans we price, that ranks #47, below the 78% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 5 (−46.2%). Calculated from 83 listings.
BMW 325i value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | $5,800 | $6,500 | 3 | |
| 2006 | $2,990 | $5,750 | 12 | |
| 2005 | $2,995 | $5,500 | 5 | |
| 2004 | $1,000 | $4,999 | 8 | |
| 2003 | $2,300 | $10,500 | 11 | |
| 2002 | $1,250 | $6,500 | 7 | |
| 2001 | $1,500 | $6,000 | 17 | |
| 1994 | $2,500 | $9,500 | 5 | |
| 1992 | $3,500 | $15,000 | 4 | |
| 1991 | $6,700 | $10,000 | 4 | |
| 1990 | $4,500 | $16,500 | 7 |
How the BMW 325i depreciates
The newest BMW 325i has a median asking price of $5,800; a 17-year-older one runs about $10,000 — roughly -72% lost over 17 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the BMW 325i hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Honda Civic keeps 65%, the Nissan Sentra 96% and the Volkswagen Beetle 63%, against 60% for the 325i. The Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra and Volkswagen Beetle hold value better than the 325i.
The BMW 325i market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2006 BMW 325i: a dealer trade-in offer is around $2,990, selling private-party nets about $3,850, and a lot asks near $5,750 — a $2,760 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the 325i costs a median 4% more from a private seller than from a dealer, across the 4 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the BMW 325i price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | $4,000 (29) | $3,875 (16) | −3% |
| 2005 | $4,000 (15) | $3,795 (7) | −5% |
| 2003 | $3,800 (31) | $2,995 (5) | −21% |
| 2002 | $2,950 (21) | $3,995 (5) | +35% |
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BMW 325i value FAQ
How much is a BMW 325i worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,650 to $10,000 across 11 model years. A 2006 is worth about $3,850, the median of 12 listings.
How much does mileage cut a BMW 325i's value?
Among 325is from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $6,499, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $3,250.
Is a BMW 325i cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a dealer: for the same model year, private sellers ask a median 4% more, across 4 recent model years in our listings.
Does the 325i hold value better than the Honda Civic?
No: over 5 years the 325i keeps 60% of its value and the Honda Civic 65%, by the median asking prices of the 2007 and 2002 model years.
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