A 2011 BMW 528i still asks 55% of what a 2016 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 88 sedans we price, that ranks #47, below the 56% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 7 (−34.9%). Calculated from 171 listings.
BMW 528i value by year
The newest 528i at under half the 2016 price is the 2010, with a median asking price of $4,990 (50% of it). A 2015 and a 2014 ask almost the same, $8,900 against $8,995, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $7,250 | $12,950 | 20 | |
| 2015 | $5,500 | $13,888 | 28 | |
| 2014 | $5,600 | $11,988 | 20 | |
| 2013 | $3,000 | $10,988 | 23 | |
| 2012 | $2,000 | $10,950 | 15 | |
| 2011 | $2,000 | $8,995 | 17 | |
| 2010 | $2,000 | $7,500 | 15 | |
| 2009 | $2,600 | $7,995 | 8 | |
| 2008 | $3,500 | $9,123 | 7 | |
| 2000 | $1,750 | $2,528 | 3 | |
| 1999 | $3,939 | $9,000 | 4 | |
| 1998 | $1,200 | $5,500 | 8 | |
| 1997 | $1,500 | $3,528 | 3 |
How the BMW 528i depreciates
The newest BMW 528i has a median asking price of $9,999; a 19-year-older one runs about $2,000 — roughly 80% lost over 19 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the BMW 528i hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Camry keeps 44%, the Honda Accord 50% and the Toyota Prius 46%, against 55% for the 528i. The 528i holds value better than the Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Toyota Prius.
The BMW 528i market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2016 BMW 528i: a dealer trade-in offer is around $7,250, selling private-party nets about $9,999, and a lot asks near $12,950 — a $5,700 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the 528i costs a median 30% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 8 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the BMW 528i price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $8,999 (25) | $10,999 (37) | +22% |
| 2015 | $7,800 (47) | $12,300 (41) | +58% |
| 2014 | $7,500 (29) | $9,263 (30) | +24% |
| 2013 | $7,000 (35) | $8,800 (38) | +26% |
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BMW 528i value FAQ
How much is a BMW 528i worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,000 to $9,999 across 13 model years. A 2016 is worth about $9,999, the median of 20 listings.
How much does mileage cut a BMW 528i's value?
Among 528is from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $10,995, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,000.
Which BMW 528i year is the best value?
The newest 528i at under half the 2016 price is the 2010, with a median asking price of $4,990 (50% of it). A 2015 and a 2014 ask almost the same, $8,900 against $8,995, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a BMW 528i cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 30% more, across 8 recent model years in our listings.
Does the 528i hold value better than the Toyota Camry?
Yes: over 5 years the 528i keeps 55% of its value and the Toyota Camry 44%, by the median asking prices of the 2016 and 2011 model years.
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