BMW i3
2013–2022
Lowest price
US$5,000
Since 2020
Median price
US$6,400
Since 2020 · n=5
Highest price
US$9,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
5
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 5 lots

Based on 5 verified auction results
US$6,400
Market value · recent verified sales
MSRP
—
Collectibility
3/10
Modest Demand
3-Year Forecast
US$6,400
+0%
5-Year Forecast
US$6,400
+0%
Market scores
28
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Moderate
50
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The BMW i3 sits at a median of US$6,400 in the current US market, with no year-over-year pricing data available to signal directional momentum. The sample size of five tracked sales over twelve months is too small to establish reliable trend confidence, though the consistent pricing suggests a stable floor in a thin liquidity environment.
The i3 remains classified as a depreciating modern vehicle with modest collectibility demand. Low desirability and thin transaction volume indicate this is primarily a utility purchase rather than a collector segment, with buyers motivated by functional value rather than scarcity or appreciation potential.
Typical examples show average mileage around 78,625 miles, suggesting these cars are being actively used rather than preserved. This usage pattern aligns with the vehicle's original positioning as a practical urban commuter rather than a weekend driver or investment piece.
With only five sales tracked nationally over a year and zero active listings captured, the i3 remains difficult to move quickly at any price point. Sellers in this segment should expect patience; buyers have limited selection but also face minimal competitive pressure on pricing.
Base projections hold the i3 flat at US$6,400 through both the three- and five-year outlook, reflecting the fundamental challenge that early electric vehicles lack the collectible appeal needed to arrest depreciation. The segment is effectively stabilized by residual utility value rather than driven upward by desirability or rarity.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$6,400
- Segment average−10 to −25%/yr (early years)
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked5
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared5 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$1,210
- StorageUS$3,220
- DepreciationUS$400
- Total annual costUS$5,430
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months5
- Sell-Through100%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$6,660
- Avg Mileage at Sale78,625 mi
- Recent Price RangeUS$5,000 – US$9,000
- Total Sales Tracked5
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.