BMW 3 Series depreciation
A 2026 BMW 3 Series averages $56,640 — a 2007 averages $9,240 (84% lower).
Updated July 25, 2026 · Live dealer listing data
Average price by model year
| Year | Average price | Avg. mileage | vs. previous year | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $56,640 | 1,690 | +$16,858 | 186 |
| 2025 | $39,782 | 20,337 | −$1,287 | 49 |
| 2024 | $41,069 | 27,119 | +$4,736 | 38 |
| 2023 | $36,333 | 32,744 | +$3,563 | 55 |
| 2022 | $32,770 | 40,626 | +$5,518 | 15 |
| 2021 | $27,252 | 63,369 | +$3,120 | 38 |
| 2020 | $24,132 | 71,750 | +$3,183 | 29 |
| 2019 | $20,949 | 75,700 | +$5,904 | 50 |
| 2018 | $15,045 | 82,994 | +$1,572 | 33 |
| 2017 | $13,473 | 110,338 | +$66 | 24 |
| 2016 | $13,407 | 100,543 | +$1,858 | 28 |
| 2015 | $11,549 | 102,571 | +$2,429 | 47 |
| 2014 | $9,120 | 120,960 | −$850 | 42 |
| 2013 | $9,970 | 109,809 | +$756 | 56 |
| 2012 | $9,214 | 109,119 | −$582 | 17 |
| 2011 | $9,796 | 109,392 | +$525 | 54 |
| 2010 | $9,271 | 120,694 | +$1,983 | 10 |
| 2009 | $7,288 | 123,762 | −$1,455 | 15 |
| 2008 | $8,743 | 110,594 | −$497 | 25 |
| 2007 | $9,240 | 105,517 | — | 14 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a BMW 3 Series depreciate per year?
A BMW 3 Series averages out to roughly 4.4% of value lost per year, though real-world depreciation is front-loaded — steepest in the first few years. A 2026 averages $56,640, while a 2007 — 19 years older — averages $9,240: 84% lower overall. Figures come from live dealer listings, updated July 25, 2026.
Which BMW 3 Series model year is cheapest?
The 2009 BMW 3 Series is the most affordable model year we track, averaging $7,288. Compare every year in the table above.
How many BMW 3 Series model years can I compare here?
This depreciation curve covers 20 model years, from 2007 to 2026, each averaged from live dealer listings and refreshed daily.
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