BMW i3 Depreciation
A BMW i3 will depreciate 68% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $16,649.
The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 13,500 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $51,978 when new. Enter your purchase price, expected ownership period and estimated miles driven annually. Our depreciation calculator will predict an expected resale value for the BMW i3.
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BMW i3 Depreciation
| Years Old | Depreciation | Residual Value | Resale Value | Mileage | Resale Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $17,844 | 65.67% | $34,134 | 13,500 | 2021 |
| 2 | $26,597 | 48.83% | $25,381 | 27,000 | 2022 |
| 3 | $30,724 | 40.89% | $21,254 | 40,500 | 2023 |
| 4 | $33,401 | 35.74% | $18,577 | 54,000 | 2024 |
| 5 | $35,329 | 32.03% | $16,649 | 67,500 | 2025 |
| 6 | $37,611 | 27.64% | $14,367 | 81,000 | 2026 |
| 7 | $38,689 | 25.57% | $13,289 | 94,500 | 2027 |
| 8 | $39,685 | 23.65% | $12,293 | 108,000 | 2028 |
| 9 | $40,607 | 21.88% | $11,371 | 121,500 | 2029 |
| 10 | $41,460 | 20.24% | $10,518 | 135,000 | 2030 |
BMW i3 Depreciation
| Years Old | Depreciation | Residual Value | Resale Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $17,844 | 65.67% | $34,134 |
| 2 | $26,597 | 48.83% | $25,381 |
| 3 | $30,724 | 40.89% | $21,254 |
| 4 | $33,401 | 35.74% | $18,577 |
| 5 | $35,329 | 32.03% | $16,649 |
| 6 | $37,611 | 27.64% | $14,367 |
| 7 | $38,689 | 25.57% | $13,289 |
| 8 | $39,685 | 23.65% | $12,293 |
| 9 | $40,607 | 21.88% | $11,371 |
| 10 | $41,460 | 20.24% | $10,518 |
If you purchase a used BMW i3 that is 2 years old, then you could save $26,597 compared to buying new, and still have a relatively new model with plenty of useful life remaining. If you plan to keep this vehicle for 3 years then your total cost of depreciation would be $8,732. Try other age and ownership length combinations, or different vehicles to see if you can find depreciation sweetspots where this cost is the lowest. Hint: Try vehicles between 2 and 4 years old, as brand new vehicles depreciate quickly. Also, if this is a recently released model and buying a few years old isn't possible, consider another vehicle, or perhaps wait until more used i3 models become available.
The Best Model Years to Buy a BMW i3
The 2018 BMW i3 is our top pick for the best model year value for the i3. With the 2018, you would only pay, on average, 49% of the price as new, with 83% of the vehicle's useful life remaining. The 2017 and 2016 model years are also attractive years for the i3, and provide a relatively good value. Our rankings consider multiple factors, including the i3's price as new, current price, maintenance costs and remaining years of overall predictabe expenses. Our top ranked model year represents the most car for the money of the BMW i3 models.
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BMW i3 Historical Depreciation
| Year | New Price | Current Price | Maintenance | $ Decline | % Decline | % Paid | Value Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $51,978 | $51,978 | $454 | $0 | 0% | 100% | |
| 2019 | $51,741 | $34,503 | $524 | $17,475 | 33.62% | 65.67% | Good |
| 2018 | $51,547 | $25,826 | $656 | $8,677 | 25.15% | 48.83% | Best |
| 2017 | $46,329 | $19,799 | $856 | $6,027 | 23.34% | 40.89% | Better |
| 2016 | $44,964 | $17,058 | $988 | $2,741 | 13.84% | 35.74% | Better |
| 2015 | $44,320 | $15,449 | $1,255 | $1,609 | 9.43% | 32.03% | Good |
| 2014 | $43,914 | $13,878 | $1,742 | $1,571 | 10.17% | 27.64% |
| Year | Price | % Paid | Value Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $51,978 | 100% | |
| 2019 | $34,503 | 65.67% | Good |
| 2018 | $25,826 | 48.83% | Best |
| 2017 | $19,799 | 40.89% | Better |
| 2016 | $17,058 | 35.74% | Better |
| 2015 | $15,449 | 32.03% | Good |
| 2014 | $13,878 | 27.64% |
Other BMW i3 Costs of Ownership
Finding a car or truck that saves on depreciation costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major BMW i3 costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses:
