Used BMW 4 Series for Sale nearSan Jose, CA

How much does the BMW 4 Series cost in today's market?

Used BMW 4 Series prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The BMW 4 Series's current nationwide average price is $30,940, and its lowest point over the past year was $30,014. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the BMW 4 Series a good car?

Yes — the BMW 4 Series earns strong praise from owners for its performance, comfort, and stylish design. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently highlight the car’s sporty driving character, premium feel, and engaging handling. Across the model range, the 4 Series also stands out for its strong power delivery and upscale cabin experience.

Expert reviews rate the 2015 and 2014 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs in recent expert-tested years center on styling that can divide opinion, a back seat that feels tight, and value that can be hard to justify at higher prices.

34.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW 4 Series models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the BMW 4 Series for its performance, comfort, and stylish design, and expert coverage reinforces its engaging driving character and premium feel. Across the model range, it comes across as a car that delivers a rewarding ownership experience when you value driving enjoyment and upscale presentation.

• Owners rate the BMW 4 Series between 4.08 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-documented car with a clean history and a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

What should I look for when buying a used BMW 4 Series?

Across all model years, at 72.6% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Active Driving Assistant is standard on every 4 Series Gran Coupe, and it includes forward-collision warning with pedestrian and cyclist detection, low-speed automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning with lane-keeping assistance, an active blind-spot warning system, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Infotainment: Live Cockpit Professional pairs a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display, and the iDrive 7 system includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: Running the 430i Gran Coupe mainly in Comfort mode, we averaged 25.3 mpg on our evaluation loop, considerably less than the official EPA fuel economy estimate of 28 mpg in combined driving.

Which BMW 4 Series trim should I buy?

The 2022 BMW 4 Series offers these trims:

• 430i: The 430i is the entry point, and it gives you the core 4 Series Gran Coupe experience with Sport or M Sport styling available, plus the model’s strong driving character and broad equipment base.
• M440i: The M440i adds M Performance design treatment, AWD xDrive at launch, and the extra equipment that includes adaptive cruise control, a premium sound system, and a head-up display.

What BMW 4 Series do most buyers choose?

The BMW 4 Series years with the most listings are 2025, 2023, and 2024.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a wider selection of trims, prices, and deal opportunities. They also sit in the part of the lineup where newer tech and broader availability overlap.

What is the BMW 4 Series's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The declines are especially noticeable in the newer years, while the older years show smaller drops. That mix suggests you can find value across the lineup, with recent models offering the biggest dollar savings from their prior pricing.

The 2015, 2018, and 2016 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the BMW 4 Series safe?

• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 6/10
• 2015: 7/10
• 2014: 7/10

Active Driving Assistant is standard on every 4 Series Gran Coupe.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used BMW 4 Series now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −5.12% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.14%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $47,690. The BMW 4 Series offers a distinctive, premium driving character that blends style with engaging road manners.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 430i Gran Coupe’s turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine makes 255 horsepower and 294 pound-feet of torque, and BMW’s quoted 5.8 seconds from rest to 60 mph is credible.
• Tech: The iDrive 7 system includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, Amazon Alexa compatibility, and a cloud-based navigation system kept current by over-the-air updates.
• Safety: The Driving Assistance Professional Package adds adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go capability, lane-centering assistance, lane-change assistance, evasive steering assistance, front cross-traffic alert, and Traffic Jam Assistant.
• Starting price: The 430i test vehicle brought its price to $57,295, including a $995 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.