Typical asking price
BMW 3 Series prices by model year
Start with the 2026 typical asking price, then compare earlier model years.
2026 typical asking price
$49,793
Mileage-adjusted from live market listings
Avg. depreciation / yr
14%
5-yr cost to own
$26,342
Pricing by model year
| Model year | Typical asking (at typical mileage) | MSRP | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $49,793 | $48,000 | View 2026 pricing → |
| 2025 | $42,732 | $45,950 | View 2025 pricing → |
| 2024 | $34,885 | $44,500 | View 2024 pricing → |
| 2023 | $31,765 | $45,800 | View 2023 pricing → |
| 2022 | $27,420 | $42,950 | View 2022 pricing → |
| 2021 | $24,535 | $43,250 | View 2021 pricing → |
| 2020 | $22,181 | $40,750 | View 2020 pricing → |
| 2019 | $19,366 | $42,250 | View 2019 pricing → |
| 2018 | $14,722 | $34,900 | View 2018 pricing → |
| 2017 | $12,359 | $35,450 | View 2017 pricing → |
| 2016 | $10,430 | $35,150 | View 2016 pricing → |
Market demand
The BMW 3 Series has about 58 days of national market supply — a fairly balanced market. See each model year for the negotiating-leverage read.
Depreciation
The BMW 3 Series depreciates about 14% per year. See the full depreciation curve →
Cost to own (5 years)
Estimated 5-year depreciation of about $26,342 (insurance, maintenance, and repairs excluded). See the breakdown →
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage · updated 10/29/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.