Used BMW 4 Series for Sale near Traverse City, MI

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 has a current nationwide average price of $30,721, and its lowest point over the past year was $30,029. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024, 2025, and 2026 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the BMW 4 Series a good car?

Yes — the BMW 4 Series is a strong pick if you want a stylish luxury coupe or convertible with engaging driving manners and a premium feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the 4 Series for its performance, comfort, and stylish design. Across the model line, drivers also highlight the car’s handling, luxury feel, and enjoyable driving character.

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

The main trade-offs center on polarizing styling, a cramped back seat in some versions, and value that depends on how much you care about the badge, design, and driving feel.

34.2% 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 highlights its engaging driving character and strong equipment levels. Across the model line, it comes across as a car that delivers a premium experience with a sporty edge.

• Owners rate the BMW 4 Series between 4.1 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking service history carefully and choosing a well-kept example.

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

Across all model years, at 72.3% 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
• Infotainment: standard Live Cockpit Professional with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display
• Fuel efficiency: 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 value-focused choice, with Sport or M Sport styling, a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine making 255 horsepower and 294 pound-feet of torque, and the standard eight-speed Sport automatic transmission. It suits you if you want the core 4 Series driving experience with the strongest balance of price and equipment.
• M440i: The M440i adds M Performance design, Shadowline trim treatment, all-wheel drive at launch, M Sport suspension, M Sport brakes, high-performance tires, an Adaptive M suspension, an M Sport differential, and more advanced safety and tech content. It suits you if you want the most performance-focused version in the lineup.

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 more inventory to compare, more pricing spread, and more chances to find a well-equipped example. They also sit close to the sweet spot where newer features 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 because it creates more room to find value. The biggest drops are concentrated in several newer and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples are changing more slowly. Overall, the pattern favors buyers looking for a premium coupe or convertible at a lower entry price.

The 2015, 2018, and 2022 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 2026 model is at −8.18% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −6.13%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $47,175. The BMW 4 Series offers a distinctive, upscale design and a sporty driving character that make it feel special in daily use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Our 430i RWD test vehicle had a turbocharged 2.0-liter inline four-cylinder engine making 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 pairs a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment display, and it also includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: Active Driving Assistant is standard on every 4 Series Gran Coupe, and 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: $48,300

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.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.