A 2015 BMW 328i still asks 46% of what a 2020 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 82 sedans we price, that ranks #56, below the 53% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−46.3%), after which losses ease to about 10.9% a year. Mileage costs it 38%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 441 listings.
BMW 328i value by year
The newest 328i at under half the 2016 price is the 2007, with a median asking price of $3,500 (35% of it). A 2013 and a 2012 ask almost the same, $7,750 against $7,800, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $18,477 | $18,577 | 4 | |
| 2016 | $5,900 | $14,595 | 23 | |
| 2015 | $5,250 | $12,995 | 43 | |
| 2014 | $5,695 | $11,900 | 44 | |
| 2013 | $5,400 | $10,999 | 79 | |
| 2012 | $4,650 | $10,990 | 19 | |
| 2011 | $3,600 | $9,238 | 89 | |
| 2010 | $4,000 | $8,999 | 16 | |
| 2009 | $4,000 | $9,995 | 29 | |
| 2008 | $2,500 | $8,000 | 32 | |
| 2007 | $2,000 | $6,995 | 25 | |
| 2006 | $2,000 | $4,500 | 4 | |
| 2000 | $1,500 | $9,500 | 9 | |
| 1999 | $2,450 | $9,995 | 10 | |
| 1997 | $2,150 | $6,300 | 12 | |
| 1996 | $2,175 | $3,300 | 3 |
How the BMW 328i depreciates
The newest BMW 328i has a median asking price of $18,477; a 24-year-older one runs about $2,175 — roughly 88% lost over 24 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the BMW 328i hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Corolla keeps 71%, the Lexus IS 58% and the Acura TLX 67%, against 46% for the 328i. The Toyota Corolla, Lexus IS and Acura TLX hold value better than the 328i.
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Adjust your BMW 328i value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a BMW 328i about 38% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2016 BMW 328i: a dealer trade-in offer is around $5,900, selling private-party nets about $9,920, and a lot asks near $14,595 — a $8,695 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the 328i costs a median 23% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 4 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the BMW 328i price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $8,848 (26) | $11,242 (36) | +27% |
| 2015 | $8,000 (83) | $9,500 (69) | +19% |
| 2014 | $7,000 (85) | $8,299 (59) | +19% |
| 2013 | $6,948 (146) | $8,900 (83) | +28% |
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BMW 328i value FAQ
How much is a BMW 328i worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,175 to $18,477 across 16 model years. A 2016 is worth about $9,920, the median of 23 listings.
How much does mileage cut a BMW 328i's value?
Among 328is from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $12,000, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,950; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 38%.
Which BMW 328i year is the best value?
The newest 328i at under half the 2016 price is the 2007, with a median asking price of $3,500 (35% of it). A 2013 and a 2012 ask almost the same, $7,750 against $7,800, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a BMW 328i cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 23% more, across 4 recent model years in our listings.
Does the 328i hold value better than the Toyota Corolla?
No: over 5 years the 328i keeps 46% of its value and the Toyota Corolla 71%, by the median asking prices of the 2020 and 2015 model years.
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