Used BMW X5 for Sale nearKell, 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 $41,358, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $36,569 over the past year. 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 choice if you want a luxury SUV that blends comfort, performance, and technology. The all-generations owner rating is 4.57/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the X5 for its luxurious interior, smooth ride, and strong performance. They also highlight its advanced technology and upscale feel, which help make it a popular pick among luxury SUV shoppers.

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

The trade-offs tend to center on ride quality in some recent versions, the way pricing rises quickly with options, and the limited standard equipment on certain trims.

36.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW X5 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the BMW X5 for its comfort, performance, and upscale interior. Expert reviews also point to strong driving manners and a premium cabin across multiple model years.

• Owners rate the BMW X5 between 4.35 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-maintained example with a solid service history, especially on older luxury SUVs.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83% — 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: Driving Assistance Professional Package
• Infotainment: BMW Curved Display with a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel and a 14.9-inch touchscreen; iDrive 8.5 infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: The official EPA rating is 19 mpg, and BMW does offer more fuel-efficient options, including the sDrive40i and xDrive40i rated at 25 mpg combined, and the xDrive50e plug-in hybrid, with 38 miles of electric range.

Which BMW X5 trim should I buy?

The 2026 BMW X5 offers these trims:

• sDrive40i: Rear-wheel-drive entry model with the BMW Curved Display, iDrive 8.5, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and the X5’s core luxury-suv character.
• xDrive40i: Adds all-wheel drive for shoppers who want the same core setup with AWD traction.
• xDrive50e: Best-value trim for many buyers, adding AWD and 38 miles of electric range.
• M60i: Adds a twin-turbocharged 4.4-liter V8 with 532 horsepower and 553 pound-feet of torque, plus M Adaptive suspension, M Sport brakes, and performance tires.
• X5 M Competition: The performance-focused top trim, bringing the most aggressive hardware and the highest-output character in the lineup.

What BMW X5 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices, which can make it easier to compare trims, mileage, and condition. They also tend to be the years shoppers focus on most when they want a broad mix of availability and pricing.

What is the BMW X5's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down by double digits, which creates a favorable setup for used buyers. The smaller declines on the newest years suggest stronger value retention at the top of the lineup, while older years show steeper drops that can improve affordability.

The 2026, 2024, and 2015 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the BMW X5 safe?

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

The 2026 BMW X5 comes standard with high-beam assist, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, active blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, a speed limit assistant, a driver monitoring system, a collision preparation system, post-collision braking, and parking sensors in the front, to the side, and at the rear.

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 −5.16% versus a year ago, and the 2025 model is at −14.97%.
• Deal availability: The 2026 model has 34.9% good and great deals, and the 2025 model has 36.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $57,299. The BMW X5 offers a roomy cabin, strong visibility, and generous cargo space.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: BMW offers a variety of six-cylinder and eight-cylinder powertrains in the X5, and the xDrive50e plug-in hybrid has 38 miles of electric range while the sDrive40i and xDrive40i are rated at 25 mpg combined.
• Tech: The X5’s BMW Curved Display contains a 12.3-inch digital instrumentation panel and a 14.9-inch touchscreen, and the iDrive 8.5 infotainment system is well stocked with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: The 2026 BMW X5 comes standard with high-beam assist, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning, lane-keep assist, active blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, a speed limit assistant, a driver monitoring system, a collision preparation system, post-collision braking, and parking sensors in the front, to the side, and at the rear.
• Starting price: Prices range from $69,750 to $132,450, including the $1,450 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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.