A 2021 BMW X3 still asks 54% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 87 suvs we price, that ranks #27, above the 47% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−34%), after which losses ease to about 12.9% a year. Mileage costs it 59%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 526 listings.
BMW X3 value by year
The newest X3 at under half the 2024 price is the 2017, with a median asking price of $11,750 (36% of it). A 2019 and a 2018 ask almost the same, $16,995 against $16,500, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $39,399 | $55,195 | 8 | |
| 2025 | $48,888 | $60,949 | 5 | |
| 2024 | $28,999 | $54,204 | 14 | |
| 2023 | $24,000 | $49,990 | 10 | |
| 2022 | $22,497 | $34,708 | 23 | |
| 2021 | $15,200 | $30,990 | 20 | |
| 2020 | $14,995 | $24,388 | 21 | |
| 2019 | $12,995 | $23,742 | 60 | |
| 2018 | $12,500 | $23,000 | 16 | |
| 2017 | $8,750 | $15,900 | 52 | |
| 2016 | $7,495 | $14,750 | 52 | |
| 2015 | $6,995 | $13,990 | 23 | |
| 2014 | $5,800 | $11,750 | 50 | |
| 2013 | $4,500 | $9,750 | 43 | |
| 2012 | $4,900 | $9,000 | 23 | |
| 2011 | $3,800 | $8,995 | 27 | |
| 2010 | $2,900 | $8,600 | 26 | |
| 2009 | $3,500 | $7,999 | 10 | |
| 2008 | $1,850 | $8,450 | 8 | |
| 2007 | $1,300 | $6,999 | 18 | |
| 2006 | $2,850 | $5,995 | 5 | |
| 2005 | $1,800 | $4,600 | 6 | |
| 2004 | $1,500 | $4,995 | 6 |
How the BMW X3 depreciates
The newest BMW X3 has a median asking price of $40,499; a 22-year-older one runs about $2,995 — roughly 93% lost over 22 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the BMW X3 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota RAV4 keeps 60%, the Jeep Wrangler 56% and the Honda CR-V 59%, against 54% for the X3. The Toyota RAV4, Jeep Wrangler and Honda CR-V hold value better than the X3.
The BMW X3 market right now
Adjust your BMW X3 value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a BMW X3 about 59% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2024 BMW X3: a dealer trade-in offer is around $28,999, selling private-party nets about $32,999, and a lot asks near $54,204 — a $25,205 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the X3 costs a median 3% more from a private seller than from a dealer, across the 5 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the BMW X3 price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,938 (6) | $35,995 (21) | +16% |
| 2022 | $32,000 (8) | $28,850 (53) | −10% |
| 2021 | $23,500 (21) | $22,852 (26) | −3% |
| 2020 | $20,000 (15) | $20,397 (42) | +2% |
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BMW X3 value FAQ
How much is a BMW X3 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,650 to $49,991 across 23 model years. A 2024 is worth about $32,999, the median of 14 listings.
How much does mileage cut a BMW X3's value?
Among X3s from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $34,998, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $16,500; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 59%.
Which BMW X3 year is the best value?
The newest X3 at under half the 2024 price is the 2017, with a median asking price of $11,750 (36% of it). A 2019 and a 2018 ask almost the same, $16,995 against $16,500, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a BMW X3 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 5 recent model years in our listings.
Does the X3 hold value better than the Toyota RAV4?
No: over 5 years the X3 keeps 54% of its value and the Toyota RAV4 60%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2021 model years.
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