A 2020 BMW 328i averages $18,719 today, with most selling between $18,655 and $18,815. ForCar prices the BMW 328i from real US listings across 14 model years ($2,500–$18,719) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2015 BMW 328i still asks 50% of what a 2020 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 72 sedans we price, that ranks #42, below the 53% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−46.6%), after which losses ease to about 14.1% a year. Calculated from 665 listings.
BMW 328i value by year
What a BMW 328i 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $18,655 | $18,815 | 4 | |
| 2016 | $8,000 | $14,595 | 31 | |
| 2015 | $4,000 | $15,900 | 72 | |
| 2014 | $5,500 | $11,975 | 75 | |
| 2013 | $4,990 | $10,990 | 118 | |
| 2012 | $3,200 | $8,500 | 40 | |
| 2011 | $3,700 | $9,800 | 156 | |
| 2010 | $3,450 | $11,500 | 28 | |
| 2009 | $2,600 | $10,750 | 45 | |
| 2008 | $2,500 | $8,995 | 45 | |
| 2007 | $1,950 | $7,500 | 36 | |
| 2000 | $1,500 | $5,400 | 4 | |
| 1999 | $2,500 | $4,500 | 7 | |
| 1997 | $1,200 | $6,900 | 4 |
How the BMW 328i depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a BMW 328i loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest BMW 328i averages $18,719; a 23-year-older one runs about $2,500 — roughly 87% lost over 23 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the BMW 328i hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2020 price a 2015 car still asks. Higher is better — the BMW 328i sits at #42 of 72, against a class median of 53%.
The BMW 328i market right now
What the market asks for a BMW 328i at each model year — the median of 2,040 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your BMW 328i value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact BMW 328i 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 328i 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 2020 BMW 328i: a dealer trade-in offer is around $18,655, selling private-party nets about $18,719, and a lot asks near $18,815 — a $160 spread on the same car.
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BMW 328i value FAQ
How much is a BMW 328i worth?
A 2020 BMW 328i averages $18,719 today (roughly $18,655–$18,815). 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 328i 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 328i 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 328i from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which BMW 328i 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 328i 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 328is are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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