Used BMW Z4 for Sale nearSanta Clarita, CA

How much does the BMW Z4 cost in today's market?

Used BMW Z4 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The BMW Z4's current nationwide average price is $26,694, and its year-round low is $17,843.68. That gives you a sense of the model's overall pricing today, with the lowest point in the annual range landing well below the average. Recently, prices have come down for the 2020 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the BMW Z4 a good car?

Yes — the BMW Z4 earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.66/5 across every model year in the data. Owners consistently praise its engaging driving experience, strong performance, stylish design, comfortable seating, and high-quality build.

Expert reviews rate the 2020 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on outdated technology, road noise from the soft top, and limited interior space.

26.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW Z4 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the BMW Z4 for its performance, handling, comfortable seats, and smooth transmission. Expert feedback also points to a well-executed driving experience with strong power and a polished roadster character.

• Owners rate the BMW Z4 between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most tied to condition and maintenance history, so a careful inspection and service-record review matter most.

What should I look for when buying a used BMW Z4?

Across all model years, at 73.7% 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-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: frontal collision warning with emergency braking, traffic-sign recognition, blind-spot-monitoring, lane-departure-warning systems, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic parking system, adaptive cruise, and smartphone key pairing.
• Infotainment: a 10.24-inch touchscreen running BMW’s iDrive system with Apple CarPlay support, navigation, and HD Radio.

Which BMW Z4 trim should I buy?

The 2020 BMW Z4 offers these trims:

• sDrive30i: Best-value choice if you want the entry point with a 10.24-inch touchscreen, BMW iDrive, navigation, HD Radio, 14-way power and memory seats, automatic LED headlights, rain-sensing wipers, and automatic climate control.
• sDriveM40i: The performance-focused trim adds the inline-6 engine, 19-inch alloys with non-run-flat tires, and more of the Track Handling package content already included, making it the pick if you want the strongest power and the most complete driving setup.

What BMW Z4 do most buyers choose?

The BMW Z4 years with the most listings are 2021, 2020, and 2025.

Higher-volume years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, colors, and equipment. They also tend to be the years you’ll see most often on dealer lots and in online listings.

What is the BMW Z4's resale value?

The price movement shown here is essentially flat, which means the model is holding close to its prior value. That kind of stability can be helpful if you want to buy without chasing a sharply changing market. The 2020 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year. The 2020 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the BMW Z4 safe?

• 2020: 6/10

For the safest used buy, the 2020 model posts the highest confirmed score of 6/10.

Should I buy a used BMW Z4 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2020 model is at −0.11% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2020 model has 30.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2021 model has the most listings. The BMW Z4 offers a stylish roadster character with a comfortable, cruising GT feel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder with 255 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, while the inline-6 delivers 383 hp and 368 lb-ft.
• Tech: The latest model includes a 10.24-inch touchscreen, BMW iDrive, navigation, HD Radio, and Apple CarPlay.
• Safety: The latest model adds blind-spot-monitoring, lane-departure-warning systems, rear cross-traffic alert, automatic parking system, adaptive cruise, and smartphone key pairing.
• Starting price: the base MSRP starts at $49,700.

If you're buying used today, the 2021 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.