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BMW I3 keeps an estimated 39% of its original MSRP after 5 years — #481 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the BMW I3 retains an estimated 39% of its original MSRP after five years, ranking #481 of 530 cars we track. That trails the 54% five-year average for Luxury in its class by 14 points, so it depreciates faster than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the BMW I3 sheds about 12% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $44,450 it falls to around $17,513 by year five — a five-year loss near $26,937, about $14.76 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 4, a lightly-used BMW I3 bought at 4 years old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated 39% of its original MSRP after five years — worse than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #481).
From about $44,450 when new it drops to roughly $17,513 after five years — a loss near $26,937 (39% of its original MSRP retained).
Around 4 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.