BMW Depreciation

Buying a brand new BMW is generally not a good investment, unless you factor in fun and good looks. As a general rule, new BMWs depreciate rather quickly after being driven off the lot, and are towards the low end of the luxury rankings. Similar to the other German luxury brands (Audi, Mercedes-Benz), it all depends what you're looking at within the BMW line. You'll want to do your homework here, and it will ultimately come down to which model and body style you are considering. Beware of the 7 Series, as the resale numbers aren't pretty.

2022 is our top pick for the best model year value for BMW vehicles. With the 2022, you would only pay, on average, 66% of the price as new, with 83% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2023 and 2021 model years are also attractive years for the BMW models, and provide a relatively good value. Our rankings consider multiple factors, including original new prices, current prices, maintenance costs and remaining years of overall predictabe expenses. Our top ranked model year represents the most car for the money with a BMW model.


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BMW Depreciation

Year Depreciation Residual Value Percent Left Value Rating
2024 0.00% 100.00% 100.00%
2023 20.55% 79.45% 91.67% Better
2022 34.19% 65.81% 83.33% Best
2021 36.88% 63.12% 75.00% Better
2020 42.67% 57.33% 66.67% Good
2019 47.17% 52.83% 58.33% Good
2018 54.01% 45.99% 50.00%
2017 59.77% 40.23% 41.67%
2016 62.72% 37.28% 33.33%
2015 66.96% 33.04% 25.00%
2014 69.92% 30.08% 16.67%
2013 73.95% 26.05% 8.33%
2012 75.08% 24.92% 0.00%
Year Depreciation Residual Value Value Rating
2024 0.00% 100.00%
2023 20.55% 79.45% Better
2022 34.19% 65.81% Best
2021 36.88% 63.12% Better
2020 42.67% 57.33% Good
2019 47.17% 52.83% Good
2018 54.01% 45.99%
2017 59.77% 40.23%
2016 62.72% 37.28%
2015 66.96% 33.04%
2014 69.92% 30.08%
2013 73.95% 26.05%
2012 75.08% 24.92%

BMW Depreciation by Model

BMW Models For Sale

2013 BMW X6 xDrive35i

Mileage: 158,923
Mileage: 158,923     Price: $11,500
Location: Columbus, OH ~ 2 miles away
Dealer: Mercy Motors Llc
Days on Market: 18
Colors (ext/int): BLUE / BLACK

$11,500


2017 BMW 7 Series ALPINA B7

Mileage: 89,524
Mileage: 89,524     Price: $22,500
Location: Columbus, OH ~ 3 miles away
Dealer: One Stop Auto Care Llc
Days on Market: 167
Colors (ext/int): Gray / Blk

$22,500


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