A 2021 BMW 740i still asks 44% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 37 sedans we price, that ranks #34, below the 58% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−50.1%), after which losses ease to about 21.5% a year. Mileage costs it 49%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 83 listings.
BMW 740i value by year
The newest 740i at under half the 2023 price is the 2020, with a median asking price of $24,999 (42% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $72,195 | $89,500 | 4 | |
| 2023 | $23,700 | $61,999 | 5 | |
| 2022 | $28,500 | $30,999 | 3 | |
| 2021 | $18,500 | $39,000 | 5 | |
| 2020 | $23,000 | $26,900 | 5 | |
| 2019 | $19,985 | $23,391 | 4 | |
| 2018 | $13,995 | $24,900 | 9 | |
| 2017 | $12,386 | $24,200 | 9 | |
| 2016 | $12,995 | $25,000 | 5 | |
| 2015 | $12,999 | $13,542 | 5 | |
| 2014 | $4,500 | $12,490 | 5 | |
| 2013 | $3,500 | $12,800 | 5 | |
| 2012 | $5,800 | $18,000 | 4 | |
| 2001 | $1,200 | $8,950 | 6 | |
| 2000 | $2,500 | $12,995 | 9 |
How the BMW 740i depreciates
The newest BMW 740i has a median asking price of $84,900; a 26-year-older one runs about $7,500 — roughly 91% lost over 26 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the BMW 740i hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Dodge Charger keeps 43% and the Tesla Model S 40%, against 44% for the 740i. The 740i holds value better than the Dodge Charger and Tesla Model S.
The BMW 740i market right now
Adjust your BMW 740i value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a BMW 740i about 49% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2023 BMW 740i: a dealer trade-in offer is around $23,700, selling private-party nets about $60,123, and a lot asks near $61,999 — a $38,299 spread on the same car.
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BMW 740i value FAQ
How much is a BMW 740i worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $4,995 to $84,900 across 15 model years. A 2023 is worth about $60,123, the median of 5 listings.
How much does mileage cut a BMW 740i's value?
Among 740is from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $33,500, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $17,097; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 49%.
Which BMW 740i year is the best value?
The newest 740i at under half the 2023 price is the 2020, with a median asking price of $24,999 (42% of it).
Does the 740i hold value better than the Dodge Charger?
Yes: over 5 years the 740i keeps 44% of its value and the Dodge Charger 43%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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