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 $65,987, and its year-round low is $62,519.11. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model sits right now if you're comparing used listings across model years.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 and 2024 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the BMW M4 a good car?

Yes — the BMW M4 earns strong marks from owners across the board, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.75/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the BMW M4 for its powerful performance, impressive handling, and luxurious interiors. They also highlight the blend of sportiness and comfort, along with the technology that supports the driving experience. Across the model years, the M4 comes through as a thrilling driver’s car with broad enthusiast appeal.

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 inconsistent, and a back seat that is tight in some versions. For used shoppers, that means you’re buying into a car that delivers a lot of excitement and capability, while asking you to accept a premium ownership experience.

26.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW M4 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the BMW M4 highly, and the reviews point to a car that delivers strong performance, sharp handling, and a rewarding driving experience year after year. Expert commentary also reinforces the M4’s well-rounded character and enthusiast appeal.

• Owners rate the BMW M4 between 4.3 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 checking service history carefully and focusing on well-maintained examples, especially on higher-performance versions.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77% — 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: 18 mpg in combined driving

Which BMW M4 trim should I buy?

The 2025 BMW M4 offers these trims:

• M4: The base coupe gives you the six-speed manual and the least power in the lineup, making it the best-value choice if you want the purest driver-focused setup.
• M4 Competition: This trim adds the 503 hp setup with the M Steptronic sport eight-speed automatic and is the right step up if you want stronger acceleration and a more performance-oriented automatic.
• M4 Competition xDrive: This version adds xDrive all-wheel drive and the 523 hp setup, making it the most capable choice for buyers who want maximum traction and the quickest pace.
• M4 Convertible Competition xDrive: The convertible adds open-air driving to the Competition xDrive formula, making it the pick if you want the M4 experience with a drop-top body style.

What BMW M4 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more listings to compare and more chances to find the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop if you want a balance of availability and pricing.

What is the BMW M4's resale value?

Most of the listed years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. A few years are still rising, so the market is not moving in one direction across the board. That mix suggests you may find better value in the years that have already softened, while some older examples continue to command stronger prices.

The 2022 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2018, 2020, 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 2024 model is at −4.94% versus a year ago, and the 2023 model is at −3.31%.
• Deal availability: The 2024 model has 22.1% good and great deals, and the 2023 model has 26.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $73,459. The BMW M4 offers a thrilling, driver-focused character with strong handling and a luxurious cabin that make it feel special every time you get behind the wheel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The BMW M4 boasts a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine, output ranges from 473 horsepower and 406 pound-feet of torque to 523 hp and 479 lb-ft, and the EPA says you should expect to get 18 mpg in combined driving.
• 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), and wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and SiriusXM 360L satellite radio are standard.
• Safety: Every BMW M4 has a collection of safety features called Active Driving Assistant, and the Driving Assistance Professional option package adds evasive steering assist, lane centering assist, lane change assist, and Traffic Jam Assist.
• Starting price: 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 2028 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.