How Much Does a 2021 BMW M3 Competition Depreciate Each Year?
A 2021 BMW M3 Competition loses $3,000 to $4,000 per year right now. Resale value ranges from $55,200 to $57,000.
This model dropped $11,310 over the last three years. That equals 16% from its $72,828 MSRP. In year one, value fell to $59,566. Year two brought a $11,000 drop. Recent years show steady losses: $3,607 in 2023 and $4,150 in 2024.
Expect similar drops ahead. Clean cars with low miles hold value best. Over five years, it loses 49% of value. Resale hits about $42,379 from an average $83,275 price. Numbers change with miles, condition, and location. In zip code 19308, cars under 13,500 miles per year with clean titles hold $55,000 to $56,777 now. High miles or damage cut value by $5,000 or more.
Data shows this M3 keeps 56.5% of value after five years. It beats most luxury cars. Low-mile examples sold for $62,000 recently. That marks a 20% drop over four years.
Look at full ownership costs too. Over five years, total hits $83,337. Depreciation alone totals $25,066. Fuel and maintenance add $15,000.
| Year | Expected Loss | Resale Value Range |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,558 | $33,923 to $58,816 |
| 2026 | $3,239 | $30,684 to $55,577 |
Tips to slow depreciation:
- Drive under 12,000 miles per year. Low miles add $3,000 to $5,000 to resale.
- Service on schedule. BMW records raise value by 10-15%.
- Fix dents right away. Clean cars sell for $2,000 to $3,000 more.
- Sell to a private buyer. You get $56,777 versus $54,400 trade-in.
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