A 2021 BMW 330i still asks 50% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 37 sedans we price, that ranks #26, below the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 8 (−32.5%). Mileage costs it 62%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 153 listings.
BMW 330i value by year
The newest 330i at under half the 2025 price is the 2018, with a median asking price of $13,500 (38% of it). A 2018 and a 2017 ask almost the same, $13,500 against $13,599, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $37,500 | $39,750 | 3 | |
| 2025 | $29,551 | $41,000 | 16 | |
| 2024 | $27,900 | $38,774 | 10 | |
| 2023 | $19,500 | $29,994 | 5 | |
| 2022 | $21,147 | $24,995 | 3 | |
| 2021 | $14,995 | $27,951 | 6 | |
| 2020 | $11,999 | $21,900 | 10 | |
| 2019 | $16,995 | $23,990 | 14 | |
| 2018 | $9,500 | $18,400 | 23 | |
| 2017 | $9,995 | $19,827 | 17 | |
| 2006 | $3,200 | $7,800 | 4 | |
| 2005 | $2,400 | $11,000 | 6 | |
| 2004 | $3,000 | $18,500 | 19 | |
| 2003 | $3,200 | $10,000 | 3 | |
| 2002 | $1,200 | $7,000 | 9 | |
| 2001 | $2,200 | $2,999 | 5 |
How the BMW 330i depreciates
The newest BMW 330i has a median asking price of $38,185; a 25-year-older one runs about $2,400 — roughly 94% lost over 25 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the BMW 330i hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Corolla keeps 57%, the Lexus IS 68% and the Subaru WRX 68%, against 50% for the 330i. The Toyota Corolla, Lexus IS and Subaru WRX hold value better than the 330i.
The BMW 330i market right now
Adjust your BMW 330i value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a BMW 330i about 62% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2025 BMW 330i: a dealer trade-in offer is around $29,551, selling private-party nets about $35,995, and a lot asks near $41,000 — a $11,449 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the 330i costs a median 3% 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 330i price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $28,200 (6) | $29,994 (13) | +6% |
| 2021 | $24,448 (10) | $23,193 (10) | −5% |
| 2020 | $19,500 (10) | $19,486 (30) | same |
| 2019 | $21,500 (9) | $19,745 (30) | −8% |
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BMW 330i value FAQ
How much is a BMW 330i worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,400 to $38,185 across 16 model years. A 2025 is worth about $35,995, the median of 16 listings.
How much does mileage cut a BMW 330i's value?
Among 330is from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $32,500, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $12,497; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 62%.
Which BMW 330i year is the best value?
The newest 330i at under half the 2025 price is the 2018, with a median asking price of $13,500 (38% of it). A 2018 and a 2017 ask almost the same, $13,500 against $13,599, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a BMW 330i cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a dealer: for the same model year, private sellers ask a median 3% more, across 4 recent model years in our listings.
Does the 330i hold value better than the Toyota Corolla?
No: over 5 years the 330i keeps 50% of its value and the Toyota Corolla 57%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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