Real price data
What should you pay for a 2016 BMW 5 Series?
Original MSRP
$55,750
When new
Fair market price
$11,205
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$44,545
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $10,941 · 75th $15,175 · MSRP $55,750
Spread of current 2016 BMW 5 Series listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
73
out of 100
strong leverage
~66 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
66days of supply
Buyer's marketInventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2016 BMW 5 Series.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2016 BMW 5 Series inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$51,290–$53,520
Estimated dealer invoice — about $55,750 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 528i | $10,356 | $55,750 | $51,290–$53,520 |
| 535i | $12,289 | $59,100 | $54,372–$56,736 |
| 550i | $13,669 | $71,850 | $66,102–$68,976 |
| base | — | $60,500 | $55,660–$58,080 |
- 528i
- $10,356
- 535i
- $12,289
- 550i
- $13,669
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2016 BMW 5 Series?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $11,205, within a typical market range of $10,941 to $15,175.
Is the 2016 BMW 5 Series cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $55,750, so a fair used price is roughly $44,545 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2016 BMW 5 Series?
There are about 66 days of national market supply for the 2016 BMW 5 Series — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2016 BMW 5 Series.
How much can you negotiate on a 2016 BMW 5 Series?
Negotiating leverage rates 73/100 (strong). ~66 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2016 BMW 5 Series?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $51,290–$53,520 — its $55,750 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 6/24/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.