Used BMW M4 for Sale nearPalm Desert, CA

How much does the BMW M4 cost in today's market?

Used BMW M4 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The BMW M4's current nationwide average price is $64,684, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $62,512 over the past year. 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 M4 a good car?

Yes — the BMW M4 earns strong praise from owners for its performance, handling, and upscale cabin feel.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently highlight the M4’s thrilling acceleration, sharp handling, and luxurious interior. They also appreciate the blend of sportiness and comfort, along with the technology that supports the driving experience.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2023 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on price, tech that can feel uneven, and a back seat that is tight in some versions.

33.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW M4 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the BMW M4 for its strong performance, engaging handling, and premium interior feel. Expert coverage also points to a car that delivers serious driver involvement with well-rounded dynamics and a high level of equipment.

• Owners rate the BMW M4 between 4.3 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 condition carefully, since these cars are often driven hard and can reflect that use.

What should I look for when buying a used BMW M4?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 76% — always verify the vehicle history report.

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: Live Cockpit Professional dual-screen instrumentation and infotainment system with BMW Operating System 8.5 (iDrive 8.5)
• Fuel efficiency: Regarding fuel economy, the EPA says you should expect to get 18 mpg in combined driving. We did better than that during the course of the week, at 22.4 mpg. However, on the evaluation loop, the M4 came in closer to the EPA estimate at 17.6 mpg.

Which BMW M4 trim should I buy?

The 2025 BMW M4 offers these trims:

• M4: The base coupe brings the six-speed manual, the least power in the lineup, and the most affordable entry point for drivers who want the classic M4 experience.
• M4 Competition: This trim adds the 503-hp setup and the M Steptronic sport eight-speed automatic, making it the best-value choice for buyers who want stronger performance without stepping all the way up.
• M4 Competition xDrive: This version adds xDrive all-wheel drive, the 523-hp output, and the quickest acceleration in the lineup, and it suits buyers who want maximum traction and the most capability.
• M4 Convertible Competition xDrive: The convertible adds open-air driving to the Competition xDrive formula, along with the same high-output powertrain and all-wheel-drive hardware.

What BMW M4 do most buyers choose?

The BMW M4 years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2025.

These higher-volume years tend to draw the most shoppers because they combine strong availability with recent-model features and pricing that still sits below the newest examples.

What is the BMW M4's resale value?

Most of the newer model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you want a recent M4 at a softer price. A few older years are rising instead, showing that certain used examples continue to command stronger demand. Overall, the pattern gives you a mix of falling prices on newer cars and firmer values on some older ones.

The 2020, 2016, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the BMW M4 safe?

• 2025: 9/10
• 2023: 6/10
• 2022: 7/10
• 2021: 7/10

Every BMW M4 has a collection of safety features called Active Driving Assistant.

For the safest used buy, the 2025 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used BMW M4 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −4.49% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −3.91%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 36.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $72,169. The BMW M4 offers a focused, driver-first character that blends serious performance with everyday usability.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The BMW M4 boasts an utterly delightful twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, with output ranging from 473 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque to 523 hp and 479 lb-ft, depending on the transmission choice.
• Tech: BMW equips the 2025 M4 with its Live Cockpit Professional dual-screen instrumentation and infotainment system, now using BMW Operating System 8.5 (iDrive 8.5), plus wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: Every BMW M4 has a collection of safety features called Active Driving Assistant, and the Driving Assistance Professional package adds evasive steering assist, lane centering assist, lane change assist, and Traffic Jam Assist.
• Starting price: BMW sells the M4 coupe in base, M4 Competition, and M4 Competition xDrive specifications, while the M4 convertible is available only as the Competition xDrive. Prices range from $80,100 to $96,200, plus the $995 destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 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.

How does the 2025 BMW M4 compare to the 2025 Mercedes-Benz C-Class?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.

Compare 2027 BMW M4 Trims

The 2027 BMW M4 lineup offers a range of performance options, from the accessible Coupe RWD to the more powerful Competition trims, all delivering impressive fuel efficiency.

• Starting at $90,112
• Best MPG/MPGe: 16 city / 23 hwy
• Most Popular: Coupe RWD

Trim Overview

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Trim Deep Dives

Coupe RWD — "Who It's For"

The Coupe RWD is the pick for shoppers who want a high-performance sports car without breaking the bank. It's also the most popular trim in the lineup.

• Avg. market price: $90,112 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 16 city / 23 hwy
• Inventory: 327 listings
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Competition Coupe xDrive — "Who It's For"

The Competition Coupe xDrive is ideal for those seeking enhanced performance and tech features without going for the top-tier model.

• Avg. market price: $98,839 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 16 city / 23 hwy
• Inventory: 56 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Competition Coupe RWD — "Who It's For"

The Competition Coupe RWD is perfect for buyers wanting a powerful engine and sporty handling at a competitive price point.

• Avg. market price: $91,838 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 16 city / 23 hwy
• Inventory: 73 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
• View Competition Coupe RWD listings

Competition Convertible xDrive — "Who It's For"

The Competition Convertible xDrive is for those who desire a luxury convertible experience with robust performance features.

• Avg. market price: $112,571 (updated weekly)
• MPG/MPGe: 16 city / 22 hwy
• Inventory: 27 listings — lower availability; may limit negotiating room
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Trim Recommendations

Most Popular — Coupe RWD

With 327 active listings, the Coupe RWD is the clear volume leader in the lineup.

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Best Budget Option — Coupe RWD

At $90,112 avg market price — below the lineup median of $95,338 — it's the most accessible entry point.

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Best for Fuel Economy — Coupe RWD

The Coupe RWD offers the best fuel efficiency in the lineup with 16/23 MPG.

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These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 29, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.