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 $30,457, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,986 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 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Z4 for its fun driving character, strong engines, sporty handling, comfortable seating, and high-quality build. The car also stands out for its head-turning design and balanced mix of style and performance.

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

The main trade-offs called out in recent expert coverage are outdated technology, road noise, and limited interior space.

25.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW Z4 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the BMW Z4 highly for its engaging driving experience, strong performance, and stylish design. Across the model years in the data, it also earns praise for comfortable seating and a high-quality cabin feel.

• Owners rate the BMW Z4 between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most tied to condition, maintenance history, and how heavily the car was optioned.

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

Across all model years, at 72.6% 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, 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, navigation, HD Radio, and Apple CarPlay

Which BMW Z4 trim should I buy?

The 2020 BMW Z4 offers these trims:

• sDrive30i: The entry trim brings a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, an 8-speed automatic, rear-wheel drive, a 10.24-inch touchscreen with iDrive, navigation, HD Radio, Apple CarPlay, and a premium-feeling cabin; it is the best-value trim for shoppers who want the Z4 experience at the lower starting price.
• sDriveM40i: This trim adds the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six, stronger performance, 19-inch wheels with non-run-flat tires, and more of the Track Handling package equipment already included, making it the pick if you want the most power and the most focused driving 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 choices, which can make it easier to find the right trim, color, and condition. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so pricing and deal availability are easier to compare.

What is the BMW Z4's resale value?

The Z4's pricing trend in the table shows upward movement, which means recent used examples have been gaining value rather than softening. That can make the newest model years more expensive to buy, but it also signals strong demand for the car. For shoppers, that usually means you may need to move quickly when a well-priced example appears.

The 2022 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 includes frontal collision warning with emergency braking and traffic-sign recognition, with blind-spot-monitoring and lane-departure-warning systems available through the Driving Assistance package.

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 engaging handling and strong performance.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Z4 pairs a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six with 382 hp and 369 lb-ft, while the 2.0-liter turbocharged inline-four produces 255 hp and 295 lb-ft.
• Tech: The latest Z4 adds a 10.2-inch touchscreen with iDrive 7, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, navigation, and a digital instrument panel.
• Safety: The latest Z4 adds automatic emergency braking and available driver-assistance features.
• 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.

How does the 2020 BMW Z4 compare to the 2020 Toyota Supra?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2020 BMW Z4:

• Pros: Fun to drive, Great handling.
• Cons: Outdated technology.

2020 Toyota Supra:

• Pros: Fun to drive, Standard advanced safety features, Great handling.
• Cons: Poor ergonomic design, Doesn't feel special.

Our experts score the 2020 BMW Z4 7.5/10 and the 2020 Toyota Supra 7.8/10. The Z4 and Supra both deliver fun driving and great handling, but the Supra adds standard advanced safety features. The Z4 counters with a lower share of good and great deals and a slightly lower starting MSRP, while the Supra brings more listings and a stronger engine.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.