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 $27,034, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $18,088 over the past year. Recently, prices have held firm or risen year-over-year across the most recent model years.

Is the BMW Z4 a good car?

Yes — the BMW Z4 is a strong choice if you want a stylish roadster with engaging performance and a premium feel. The all-generations owner rating is 4.66/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Z4 for its fun-to-drive character, strong handling, and powerful engines. They also frequently highlight the comfortable seating, high-quality build, and head-turning design.

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

The main trade-offs center on outdated technology, road noise, and some limited interior space, especially in earlier years and optioned examples.

28.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW Z4 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the BMW Z4 as enjoyable to drive, with strong performance and a premium-feeling cabin. Expert feedback also points to a well-sorted driving experience, especially in the 2020 model year.

• 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 best managed by choosing a well-kept example with a clean history and verifying maintenance records carefully.

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

Across all model years, at 73.3% 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-2021 models.

Key things to evaluate:

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

Which BMW Z4 trim should I buy?

The 2020 BMW Z4 offers these trims:

• sDrive30i: Best-value choice for buyers who want the Z4’s core luxury-roadster experience with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, 255 horsepower, and a well-equipped cabin.
• M40i: The performance-focused trim adds the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six, 382 hp, and the strongest straight-line punch in the lineup for buyers who want the most power and the most engaging character.

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 trims, colors, and condition. They also tend to be the years buyers return to most often because the mix of availability and value is stronger.

What is the BMW Z4's resale value?

The Z4’s pricing shows stability in the most recent data, with the listed year moving slightly upward rather than down. That kind of movement can be encouraging if you want a used roadster that has stayed close to its prior value. It also suggests demand remains steady for the model’s strongest configurations.

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 prices flat to rising year-over-year.

Is the BMW Z4 safe?

• 2020: 6/10

The redesigned BMW Z4 has yet to be tested by the government’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the independent Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

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:

• Sweet-spot year: The 2021 model has the most listings. The BMW Z4 offers a stylish, premium roadster character with strong performance and a focused driving feel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Z4 pairs a 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four with 255 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, while the M40i uses a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six with 382 hp and 369 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: The latest Z4 includes a 10.2-inch touchscreen with iDrive 7, navigation, Apple CarPlay, and a digital instrument panel.
• Safety: The latest Z4 adds blind-spot monitors, a head-up display, remote start, and a digital key card.
• Starting price: The latest Z4 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 the next model year's inventory to build up.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.