BMW 325ci depreciation
The 2004 typically asks 21% less than the 2006 in this snapshot, across 2 model years. Thin sample — see the listing counts above.
The 2004 BMW 325ci asks about 21% less than the 2006 across 2 model years — the curve below tracks every year from 2006 to 2004, priced from 113 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 9, 2026 ▤ National asking prices, refreshed daily
BMW 325ci depreciation curve
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−21%Asking-price difference, 2006 → 2004
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≈10.5%Price difference per model year (not a forecast)
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$6,499Cheapest model year (2004)
Typical asking price by model year, newest on the left — labels compare asking prices with the 2006. Hover a point for that year's price band.
A 2004 BMW 325ci typically lists at $6,499 — 21% below the 2006's $8,200.
| Year | Typical price | Share of baseline ask | vs. next-newer year | Avg. mileage | Listings |
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| 2006 | $8,200 | 100% | — | 102,564 | 26 |
| 2005 | $6,700 | 82% | −$1,500 | 107,410 | 18 |
| 2004 | $6,499 | 79% | −$201 | 119,015 | 38 |
| 2002 | $6,904 | 84% | +$405 | 116,645 | 14 |
| 2001 | $6,998 | 85% | +$94 | 126,250 | 17 |
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 9, 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a BMW 325ci depreciate per year?
This snapshot does not measure annual depreciation of one car. The 2004 typically asks $6,499, 21% below the 2006's $8,200. These are different vehicles listed on September 9, 2026; mileage, trim, condition and redesigns can affect the difference.
How do older BMW 325ci asking prices compare with the newest model year?
A 2004 BMW 325ci asks about 79% of the 2006's typical asking price ($6,499 vs $8,200). The “Share of baseline ask” column in the table above shows the same share for every model year in between.
Which BMW 325ci model year is cheapest?
The 2004 BMW 325ci is the most affordable model year we track, typically listed at $6,499 — 21% below the 2006's typical $8,200. Compare every year in the table above.
How many BMW 325ci model years can I compare here?
This depreciation curve covers 5 model years, from 2001 to 2006, each priced from live dealer listings and refreshed daily.
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