How much does the BMW i4 cost in today's market?

Used BMW i4 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The BMW i4's current nationwide average price is $39,428, and over the past year that average reached a low of $37,949. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the BMW i4 a good car?

Yes — the BMW i4 earns strong praise from owners for its smooth ride, quick acceleration, high-quality interior, and advanced technology. The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews also point to the i4’s engaging driving character, premium feel, and practical hatchback body style as recurring strengths. The trade-offs that come up most often are a polarizing design, difficult entry and exit, and a cramped back seat.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2022 models among the highest across all years.

35.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are BMW i4 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the BMW i4 for its smooth ride, quick acceleration, high-quality cabin, and strong technology. Expert coverage also reinforces the i4’s premium feel and engaging driving character across the model years.

• Owners rate the BMW i4 between 4.6 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose a well-kept example and pay attention to battery condition, charging habits, and service history.

What should I look for when buying a used BMW i4?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is excellent at 91.7% — clean inventory, standard diligence applies.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Active Driving Assistant, with adaptive cruise control available through the Driving Assistance Package and Active Driving Assistant Pro plus Extended Traffic Jam Assistant available through the Driving Assistance Professional Package.
• Infotainment: BMW Curved Display with iDrive 8.5, Quick Select, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Range & charging: 318 miles of range, 30 kWh/100 miles, and 30 minutes to reach an 80% charge.
• Battery health: Check battery state-of-health, review how the car has been charged over time, and confirm remaining battery warranty coverage before you buy.

Which BMW i4 trim should I buy?

The 2025 BMW i4 offers these trims:

• eDrive40: The rear-wheel-drive version is the efficiency-focused choice, with the longest driving range and traditional BMW rear-drive character; it suits you if you want the best balance of range and everyday usability.
• xDrive40: The dual-motor all-wheel-drive version adds traction and stronger all-weather confidence, making it a good fit if you want more grip and a more planted feel.
• M50: The performance-tuned dual-motor all-wheel-drive version adds the most power and the most urgent acceleration, so it suits you if performance is your top priority.

What BMW i4 do most buyers choose?

The BMW i4 years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2025.

Higher-listing years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, color, and equipment combination. They also usually represent the broadest slice of the used market, so you can shop with more flexibility.

What is the BMW i4's resale value?

Prices are moving lower across the model years shown, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The biggest drop is in the newest model year, while the older years also show steady declines. That pattern gives you more room to compare recent-model inventory without paying peak pricing.

The 2023, 2024, and 2025 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the BMW i4 safe?

• 2025: 8/10
• 2022: 6/10

BMW equips every i4 with Active Driving Assistant.

For the safest used buy, the 2025 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used BMW i4 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −16.48% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −6.84%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $37,547. The BMW i4 offers a premium-feeling cabin, a practical hatchback body style, and a polished driving character.

Consider waiting if:

• Range & charging: 318 miles of range, 30 kWh/100 miles, and 30 minutes to reach an 80% charge.
• Tech: BMW Curved Display with iDrive 8.5, Quick Select, and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: Active Driving Assistant, Active Driving Assistant Pro, and Extended Traffic Jam Assistant.
• Starting price: The most affordable version of the 2025 BMW i4 starts at just over $59,000.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 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.

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