BMW 323i (E21)
1977–1983
Lowest price
US$6,400
Since 2020
Median price
US$18,900
Since 2020 · n=7
Highest price
US$40,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
7
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 7 lots

Based on 7 verified auction results
US$22,500
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$22,500
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$22,500
+0%
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Market scores
34
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Built ≤ 1981
+US$2,028+11%4 with · 4 without · low confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.
Marque analyst note
The BMW 323i E21 is trading at a median of $22,500 in the US market, with limited transaction data spanning seven total sales tracked over the platform's history.
The thin liquidity environment is reflected in just three sales recorded over the past 12 months, underscoring how rarely these cars change hands. With only one active listing currently listed, buyers and sellers should expect extended holding periods and negotiation flexibility typical of niche segments.
The E21 323i occupies the stable modern classic tier, a classification that describes models with established collector recognition but modest year-over-year momentum. Desirability remains low relative to its broader generation cohort, which constrains both entry point appeal and speculative interest.
The market projects flat pricing through both the three- and five-year outlook, with no change anticipated from current median levels. This suggests the model has found an equilibrium price floor among its core constituency, neither accumulating new demand nor experiencing depreciation pressure.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$22,500
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked13
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared13 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$1,340
- Total annual costUS$6,370
For sale now · 1 live
All live dealsMarket Liquidity
- Active Listings1
- Sales Last 12 Months7
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings1
- Avg Sale PriceUS$20,171
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$6,400 – US$40,000
- Total Sales Tracked7
Recent sales
Showing latest 7US$18,900
Bring a Trailer · 27 Sept 2026
Graphite Metallic · 5-speed manual
US$6,400
Bring a Trailer · 29 Aug 2026
Red · 4-speed manual
US$40,000
Bring a Trailer · 24 Jul 2026
5-speed
US$12,500
Bring a Trailer · 15 Jul 2026
silver · 5-speed manual
US$26,650
Bring a Trailer · 7 Jul 2026
Iberian Red · 4-speed manual
US$22,500
Bring a Trailer · 2 Jul 2026
Silver · 5-speed manual
US$14,250
Bring a Trailer · 8 May 2026
5-speed manual
Common questions
What is a BMW 323i (E21) worth in 2026?
The current United States market median is US$22,500, based on 3 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from US$6,400 to US$40,000.
How many BMW 323i (E21)s are for sale right now?
We track 1 live auction listing for this model right now — each priced against the market median on this page.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.
