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What a BMW 328iS is worth

A 2016 BMW 328iS averages $13,999 today, with most selling between $10,950 and $14,999. ForCar prices the BMW 328iS from real US listings across 10 model years ($3,000–$13,999) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.

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What the numbers say

A 2011 BMW 328iS still asks 49% of what a 2016 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 79 sedans we price, that ranks #55, below the 54% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−60%), after which losses ease to about 17.4% a year. Calculated from 50 listings.

BMW 328iS value by year

What a BMW 328iS is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.

FIG.01·BMW 328iS Value by Year
YearTrade-inMedianDealerListings
2016$10,950$13,999$14,9995
2015$2,999$9,999$9,9996
2014$5,850$7,499$11,9005
2013$2,500$3,000$10,9885
2012$6,995$8,973$9,9955
2011$3,995$6,895$6,8953
2010$5,995$5,999$14,9774
2008$3,995$3,995$5,9996
2007$3,990$3,990$15,9008
1997$12,000$12,000$12,0003
ROWS 10·SOURCE ForCar · BMW 328iS

How the BMW 328iS depreciates

Median market price by model year — how a BMW 328iS loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:

FIG.02·BMW 328iS Depreciation Curve — Median Value by Year
201620142012201020071997$13,999$7,499$8,973$5,999$3,990$12,000
RANGE $13,999 → $12,000·SOURCE ForCar · BMW 328iS

The newest BMW 328iS averages $13,999; a 19-year-older one runs about $12,000 — roughly 14% lost over 19 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.

Does the BMW 328iS hold value better than its rivals?

Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2016 price a 2011 car still asks. Higher is better — the BMW 328iS sits at #55 of 79, against a class median of 54%.

FIG.03·BMW 328iS vs sedans — Value Retention
01
Clubman262%
02
4500104%
03
Lancer97%
04
G-Class92%
05
A392%
06
Focus89%
07
WRX89%
08
528i89%
09
Granturismo85%
10
IS78%
11
Golf78%
12
Cruze78%
TOP 12·UNIT % of 2016 price retained·SOURCE ForCar · 50 listings

The BMW 328iS market right now

What the market asks for a BMW 328iS at each model year — the median of 90 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.

FIG.04·BMW 328iS Market — Asking Price Range by Year
199720082011201320152016$12,000$3,995$6,895$3,000$9,999$13,999
RANGE $12,000 → $13,999·SOURCE ForCar · 90 listings
This is the median line. Pro plots all 90 BMW 328iS listings on this chart and flags every under-market deal.Upgrade to Pro →

Adjust your BMW 328iS value for mileage

Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact BMW 328iS is worth on today's market.

And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band:

FIG.05·BMW 328iS — Price by Mileage Band
01
40k–100k33 listings$10,999
02
100k–150k23 listings$6,995
03
Over 150k12 listings$3,995
TOP 3·UNIT median asking price·SOURCE ForCar · 68 listings

Trade-in, private-party & dealer price

Every BMW 328iS 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.

Trade-in / low
$11k
Private-party
$14k
Dealer / high
$15k
FIG.06·BMW 328iS — Trade-in vs Private-Party vs Dealer
01
Trade-in — a dealer pays you10th percentile$10,950
02
Private-party — you sell itmedian · typical price$13,999
03
Dealer retail — a lot charges90th percentile$14,999
TOP 3·UNIT $ · 2016 BMW 328iS·SOURCE ForCar · 5 listings

For a 2016 BMW 328iS: a dealer trade-in offer is around $10,950, selling private-party nets about $13,999, and a lot asks near $14,999 — a $4,049 spread on the same car.

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BMW 328iS value FAQ

How much is a BMW 328iS worth?

A 2016 BMW 328iS averages $13,999 today (roughly $10,950–$14,999). 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 328iS 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 328iS 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 328iS from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.

Which BMW 328iS 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 328iS 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 328iSs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.

BMW 328iS values from real US market listings, aggregated per model year. For exact specs decode your VIN. Last updated Sep 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.
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