A 2011 BMW 550i still asks 47% of what a 2016 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 88 sedans we price, that ranks #64, below the 57% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−34.2%), after which losses ease to about 25.7% a year. Calculated from 71 listings.
BMW 550i value by year
The newest 550i at under half the 2013 price is the 2008, with a median asking price of $5,800 (48% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $9,000 | $23,499 | 4 | |
| 2015 | $6,500 | $17,068 | 7 | |
| 2014 | $13,450 | $19,500 | 8 | |
| 2013 | $7,995 | $16,868 | 12 | |
| 2012 | $5,000 | $13,500 | 6 | |
| 2011 | $4,750 | $10,000 | 10 | |
| 2010 | $3,500 | $10,400 | 7 | |
| 2008 | $2,500 | $7,650 | 9 | |
| 2007 | $1,000 | $1,500 | 3 | |
| 2006 | $2,495 | $8,499 | 5 |
How the BMW 550i depreciates
The newest BMW 550i has a median asking price of $16,700; a 10-year-older one runs about $8,499 — roughly 49% lost over 10 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the BMW 550i hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Camry keeps 46%, the Honda Accord 50% and the Toyota Prius 50%, against 47% for the 550i. The 550i holds value better than the Toyota Camry, but not the Honda Accord and Toyota Prius.
The BMW 550i market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2013 BMW 550i: a dealer trade-in offer is around $7,995, selling private-party nets about $11,997, and a lot asks near $16,868 — a $8,873 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the 550i costs a median 47% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 3 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the BMW 550i price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $13,500 (7) | $19,895 (6) | +47% |
| 2013 | $7,500 (18) | $10,996 (12) | +47% |
| 2011 | $6,950 (17) | $8,500 (5) | +22% |
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BMW 550i value FAQ
How much is a BMW 550i worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,500 to $16,700 across 10 model years. A 2013 is worth about $11,997, the median of 12 listings.
How much does mileage cut a BMW 550i's value?
Among 550is from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $16,600, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $6,925.
Which BMW 550i year is the best value?
The newest 550i at under half the 2013 price is the 2008, with a median asking price of $5,800 (48% of it).
Is a BMW 550i cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 47% more, across 3 recent model years in our listings.
Does the 550i hold value better than the Toyota Camry?
Yes: over 5 years the 550i keeps 47% of its value and the Toyota Camry 46%, by the median asking prices of the 2016 and 2011 model years.
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