A 2020 BMW Z4 still asks 78% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 6 years. Among 8 coupes we price, that ranks #4, above the 76% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−27%). Calculated from 118 listings.
BMW Z4 value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $46,900 | $84,875 | 3 | |
| 2023 | $34,700 | $55,995 | 4 | |
| 2022 | $32,000 | $51,990 | 3 | |
| 2020 | $29,999 | $41,880 | 3 | |
| 2016 | $17,999 | $29,477 | 3 | |
| 2015 | $12,300 | $20,000 | 9 | |
| 2014 | $10,500 | $15,963 | 10 | |
| 2013 | $7,950 | $29,999 | 3 | |
| 2012 | $9,500 | $30,777 | 9 | |
| 2011 | $9,500 | $21,442 | 6 | |
| 2009 | $9,899 | $10,499 | 4 | |
| 2008 | $4,500 | $15,000 | 9 | |
| 2007 | $3,500 | $17,998 | 9 | |
| 2006 | $4,999 | $27,900 | 7 | |
| 2005 | $5,500 | $9,995 | 4 | |
| 2004 | $2,900 | $13,999 | 12 | |
| 2003 | $3,100 | $12,900 | 20 |
How the BMW Z4 depreciates
The newest BMW Z4 has a median asking price of $47,628; a 23-year-older one runs about $6,500 — roughly 86% lost over 23 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the BMW Z4 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 6 years the Chevrolet Corvette keeps 82%, the Mazda MX-5 74% and the Aston Martin Vantage 131%, against 78% for the Z4. The Z4 holds value better than the Mazda MX-5, but not the Chevrolet Corvette and Aston Martin Vantage.
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2014 BMW Z4: a dealer trade-in offer is around $10,500, selling private-party nets about $12,500, and a lot asks near $15,963 — a $5,463 spread on the same car.
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BMW Z4 value FAQ
How much is a BMW Z4 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $5,800 to $47,628 across 17 model years. A 2014 is worth about $12,500, the median of 10 listings.
Does the Z4 hold value better than the Chevrolet Corvette?
No: over 6 years the Z4 keeps 78% of its value and the Chevrolet Corvette 82%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2020 model years.
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