BMW 3 Series depreciation
The 2019 typically asks 64% less than the 2026 in this snapshot, across 7 model years.
The 2019 BMW 3 Series asks about 64% less than the 2026 across 7 model years — the curve below tracks every year from 2026 to 2019, priced from 120 live dealer listings.
These are current dealer asking prices for different vehicles, not a forecast, original MSRP comparison or final sale prices. Mileage, trim, condition and generation changes can affect the gap. No qualified five-model-year price gap is highlighted. The table shows the available years, prices and sample sizes.
◷ Updated September 8, 2026 ▤ National asking prices, last refreshed September 8, 2026
BMW 3 Series depreciation curve
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−64%Asking-price difference, 2026 → 2019
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≈9.1%Price difference per model year (not a forecast)
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$20,454Cheapest model year (2019)
Typical asking price by model year, newest on the left — labels compare asking prices with the 2026. Hover a point for that year's price band.
A 2019 BMW 3 Series typically lists at $20,454 — 64% below the 2026's $56,127.
| Year | Typical price | Share of baseline ask | vs. next-newer year | Avg. mileage | Listings |
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| 2026 | $56,127 | 100% | — | 1,155 | 65 |
| 2019 | $20,454 | 36% | −$35,673 | 72,395 | 39 |
| 2011 | $8,449 | 15% | −$12,005 | 108,006 | 16 |
Typical price is the median (or average when the median is unavailable) asking price of that model year's live dealer listings, national. Share of baseline ask is each year's asking price as a percentage of the newest year's asking price in the same group of available model years. Updated September 8, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a BMW 3 Series depreciate per year?
This snapshot does not measure annual depreciation of one car. The 2019 typically asks $20,454, 64% below the 2026's $56,127. These are different vehicles listed on September 8, 2026; mileage, trim, condition and redesigns can affect the difference.
How do older BMW 3 Series asking prices compare with the newest model year?
A 2019 BMW 3 Series asks about 36% of the 2026's typical asking price ($20,454 vs $56,127). The “Share of baseline ask” column in the table above shows the same share for every model year in between.
Which BMW 3 Series model year is cheapest?
The 2019 BMW 3 Series is the most affordable model year we track, typically listed at $20,454 — 64% below the 2026's typical $56,127. Compare every year in the table above.
How many BMW 3 Series model years can I compare here?
This depreciation curve covers 3 model years, from 2011 to 2026, each priced from live dealer listings and last refreshed September 8, 2026.
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