Used BMW X5 for Sale nearBloomington, IL

How much does the BMW X5 cost in today's market?

Used BMW X5 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The BMW X5's current nationwide average price is $41,152, and its lowest point over the past year was $36,545. 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 X5 a good car?

Yes — the BMW X5 is a strong pick if you want a luxury SUV that blends comfort, performance, and a premium cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the X5 for its luxurious interior, strong performance, and advanced technology. Comfort and a smooth driving experience come up again and again, along with the model’s upscale feel and broad appeal as a family-friendly luxury SUV.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2014 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are value, fuel efficiency on some versions, and equipment packaging, especially in recent years where advanced safety features are not standard. Even so, the X5 remains a compelling used buy if you want a premium SUV with a strong driving character.

36.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW X5 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the BMW X5 for its comfort, strong performance, and premium interior. Across the lineup, it also earns credit for its smooth ride, advanced technology, and the way it balances everyday usefulness with a more engaging driving feel.

• Owners rate the BMW X5 between 4.3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

Long-term ownership risk is worth factoring in, especially on older examples, so a careful inspection and maintenance history review can help you choose a better used X5.

What should I look for when buying a used BMW X5?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 82.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: The X5 comes standard with lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitors, cross-traffic alert, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, evasive-steering assist, adaptive cruise control, automated lane centering, and safe-exit assist.
• Infotainment: BMW’s new infotainment concept combines the display-only Panoramic Vision screen with a 17.9-inch central touchscreen and optional 14.6-inch front-passenger touchscreen.
• Fuel efficiency: BMW is launching the redesigned 2027 X5 with two powertrains. A turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six is used in the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) X5 40 and all-wheel drive (AWD) X5 40 xDrive, coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The engine runs on the Miller cycle to improve efficiency and is teamed with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system to further reduce fuel consumption. But output is still 394 horsepower and 428 pound-feet of torque, which is 19 hp and 45 lb-ft of torque more than in the outgoing X5. BMW estimates 44 miles of electric range for the 50e xDrive plug-in hybrid, four miles more than the 2026 model.

Which BMW X5 trim should I buy?

The 2027 BMW X5 offers these trims:

• X5 40: The base rear-wheel-drive model pairs the turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six with an eight-speed automatic, 394 horsepower, and 428 pound-feet of torque, making it the entry point for the redesigned lineup.
• X5 40 xDrive: This all-wheel-drive version adds AWD to the same inline-six setup and is the best-value trim if you want the core X5 experience with extra traction.
• X5 50e xDrive: This plug-in hybrid adds an electric motor and a 26.5-kilowatt-hour battery pack, bringing total output to 483 hp and 516 lb-ft along with 44 miles of electric range.

What BMW X5 do most buyers choose?

The BMW X5 years with the most listings are 2025, 2023, and 2026.

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, mileage, and equipment mix. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and more accessible used pricing.

What is the BMW X5'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 for value. The biggest drops are concentrated in recent and mid-cycle years, while a few older examples are falling more gradually. The 2026, 2016, and 2014 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the BMW X5 safe?

• 2027: 6/10
• 2026: 7/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2024: 7/10
• 2021: 6/10
• 2019: 8/10
• 2015: 8/10
• 2014: 8/10

The X5 comes standard with typical driver-assistance features such as lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitors, cross-traffic alert, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, evasive-steering assist, adaptive cruise control, automated lane centering, and safe-exit assist.

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

Should I buy a used BMW X5 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2026 model is at −4.3% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −16.2%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 34.6% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 36.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $56,552. The BMW X5 offers a roomy, comfortable cabin with strong driving character, which makes it appealing if you want a luxury SUV that feels polished in daily use.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: BMW is launching the redesigned 2027 X5 with two powertrains. A turbocharged 3.0-liter inline-six is used in the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) X5 40 and all-wheel drive (AWD) X5 40 xDrive, coupled to an eight-speed automatic transmission. The engine runs on the Miller cycle to improve efficiency and is teamed with a 48-volt mild-hybrid system to further reduce fuel consumption. But output is still 394 horsepower and 428 pound-feet of torque, which is 19 hp and 45 lb-ft of torque more than in the outgoing X5. BMW estimates 44 miles of electric range for the 50e xDrive plug-in hybrid, four miles more than the 2026 model.
• Tech: BMW’s new infotainment concept combines the display-only Panoramic Vision screen with a 17.9-inch central touchscreen and optional 14.6-inch front-passenger touchscreen. BMW’s own voice recognition system helps cut through some of this confusion, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are still supported.
• Safety: The X5 comes standard with typical driver-assistance features such as lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitors, cross-traffic alert, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, evasive-steering assist, adaptive cruise control, automated lane centering, and safe-exit assist.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $71,250 for the base RWD X5 40 model.

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.

How does the 2025 BMW X5 compare to the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2025 BMW X5:

• Pros: Multiple powertrain options, Great handling, Comfortable.
• Cons: Weak value compared to rivals, Advanced safety features are not standard.

2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE:

• Pros: Multiple body styles, Multiple powertrain options, Stylish interior.
• Cons: Ungainly styling, Drives bigger than it looks, Poor outward visibility.

Our experts score the 2025 BMW X5 8.3/10 and the 2025 Mercedes-Benz GLE 7.5/10. The X5 stands out for its handling and comfort, while the GLE leans on body-style variety and a stylish interior. The X5 also has the lower average used price and more listings, while the GLE brings a slightly higher accident-free share.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.