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BMW 3 Series

Depreciation Analysis & Value Retention

luxury Value Retention: Average

Depreciation Curve vs Luxury Average

See how the BMW 3 Series retains its value compared to the average luxury. Based on $35,000 purchase price.

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Year-by-Year Value Breakdown

YearBMW 3 SeriesCategory AverageDifference
Year 0 $35,000 $35,000$0
Year 1 $23,450 $24,500$1,050
Year 2 $18,291 $19,600$1,309
Year 3 $15,273 $16,660$1,387
Year 4 $13,257 $14,661$1,404
Year 5 $11,799 $13,195$1,396
Year 6 $11,020 $12,403$1,383
Year 7 $10,050 $11,411$1,361
Year 8 $9,387 $10,726$1,339
Year 9 $8,767 $10,083$1,315
Year 10 $8,189 $9,478$1,289

Key Statistics

1-Year Depreciation

33.0%

5-Year Value Retention

33.7%

10-Year Estimated Value

$8,189

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