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BMW i8

2014–2020

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  • Lowest price

    US$45,250

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$110,000

    Since 2020 · n=3

  • Highest price

    US$121,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    3

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 3 lots

BMW i8

Based on 3 verified auction results

SELLDepreciatingmedium confidence

US$110,000

Market value · recent verified sales

-11.4%

12-month change

Wait or Sell

Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.

Median sold price down 11.4% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for newer performance cars in years 1-3.

MSRP

Collectibility

3/10

Modest Demand

3-Year Forecast

US$110,000

+0%

5-Year Forecast

US$110,000

+0%

Estimates based on 3 verified United States sales.

Market scores

24

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Poor

10

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 2015

    US$11,569-11%

    6 with · 3 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 i8 is trading at a median of $110,000 in the US market, down 11.4 percent over the past year, with a sell signal indicating downward pressure on valuations.

Transaction activity remains sparse, with only three sales tracked over the past twelve months, making this segment of the market exceptionally thin for both buyers and sellers. The scarcity of recent trades suggests limited liquidity and wide bid-ask spreads when deals do occur.

The i8 produced roughly 20,465 units globally and carries modest demand in the collectible market, scoring a 3 out of 10 on desirability metrics. Its hybrid-electric powertrain and supercar positioning have not yet generated the collector enthusiasm typical of heritage sports cars or pure electric vehicles.

Average mileage on transacted examples sits at 27,300 miles, reflecting relatively light use patterns typical of modern specialty vehicles. Most i8s in this dataset appear to have been owned as part-time or weekend cars rather than primary transportation.

Base projections hold the median flat at $110,000 over both three and five-year horizons, suggesting the market has largely stabilized after recent declines but faces headwinds from ongoing depreciation cycles in the modern performance segment. Without significant collector reclassification or a shift in EV market sentiment, near-term price recovery appears limited.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$110,000
  • Annual appr. rate-11.4%/yr
  • Segment average−10 to −25%/yr (early years)

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked9
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared9 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)US$870
  • MaintenanceUS$3,220
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • DepreciationUS$6,570
  • Total annual costUS$13,880

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through33%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$92,083
  • Avg Mileage at Sale27,300 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$45,250 – US$121,000
  • Total Sales Tracked3

Recent sales

  • US$45,250

    cars-and-bids · 25 Mar 2026

  • US$121,000

    mecum · 19 Jan 2025

  • US$110,000

    mecum · 14 Jan 2024

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.