A 2019 BMW i3 averages $20,500 today, with most selling between $14,999 and $22,498. ForCar prices the BMW i3 from real US listings across 6 model years ($5,899–$20,500) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
BMW i3 value by year
What a BMW i3 is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $14,999 | $22,498 | 3 | |
| 2018 | $12,985 | $15,498 | 4 | |
| 2017 | $9,500 | $14,500 | 6 | |
| 2016 | $5,555 | $12,977 | 4 | |
| 2015 | $2,500 | $11,800 | 7 | |
| 2014 | $3,600 | $7,500 | 8 |
How the BMW i3 depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a BMW i3 loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest BMW i3 averages $20,500; a 5-year-older one runs about $7,000 — roughly 66% lost over 5 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
The BMW i3 market right now
Every real BMW i3 listing plotted by year and asking price — the white line is the median; dots below it are priced under market (potential deals).
Adjust your BMW i3 value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact BMW i3 is worth on today's market.
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every BMW i3 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.
For a 2019 BMW i3: a dealer trade-in offer is around $14,999, selling private-party nets about $20,500, and a lot asks near $22,498 — a $7,499 spread on the same car.
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BMW i3 value FAQ
How much is a BMW i3 worth?
A 2019 BMW i3 averages $20,500 today (roughly $14,999–$22,498). 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 i3 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 i3 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 i3 from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which BMW i3 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 i3 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 i3s are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.