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 $30,358, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $17,857 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 pick 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 experience, sporty handling, powerful engines, comfortable seating, and high-quality build. The car also stands out for its head-turning styling and balanced mix of performance and comfort.

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

The main trade-offs called out in recent expert reviews are outdated technology, road noise, and limited interior space.

24.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW Z4 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the BMW Z4 highly for its engaging performance, sporty handling, comfortable seating, and solid build quality. Expert commentary also points to a well-sorted driving experience and a premium-feeling cabin.

• 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 upkeep on higher-spec examples and the condition of the roof, electronics, and option-heavy cars.

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

Across all model years, at 71.6% 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 and traffic-sign recognition, with the Driving Assistance package adding blind-spot-monitoring and lane-departure-warning systems, and the Convenience package adding 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.

Which BMW Z4 trim should I buy?

The 2020 BMW Z4 offers these trims:

• sDrive30i: Best-value trim for shoppers who want the Z4’s core roadster experience with the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, 255 horsepower, 295 pound-feet of torque, and a well-equipped cabin that includes the 10.24-inch touchscreen, navigation, HD Radio, and Apple CarPlay.
• sDriveM40i: The performance-focused trim adds the 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six, 382 hp, 368 lb-ft, 19-inch alloys with non-run-flat tires, and more of the Track Handling package equipment already included, making it the choice if you want the strongest engine and the most complete enthusiast 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, more price competition, and a better chance of finding the trim and condition you want. They also tend to be the easiest years to compare side by side because there are simply more examples on the market.

What is the BMW Z4's resale value?

The table shows upward price movement, which means this model year has been gaining value rather than easing down. For used buyers, that can make the 2022 model a tougher bargain to find, especially if you want a well-equipped example. 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

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 a strong open-top driving experience.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest Z4 pairs a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline-six with 382 hp and 369 lb-ft, and the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder delivers 255 hp and 295 lb-ft.
• Tech: The latest Z4 brings 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. Both cars deliver strong driving enjoyment and sharp handling, but the Supra adds standard advanced safety features. The Z4 counters with a more open-top roadster character, while the Supra’s drawbacks center on ergonomics and feel.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.