What is a 2019 BMW i8 worth?
Our estimate for a 7-year-old BMW i8 in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2019 i8 on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2019 model sits today: 7 years in, 80% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 21% a year.
If you buy it now
| Fair buy price (retail) | R 353 433 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 280 732 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 177 117 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 176 316 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 6 177/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | R 444 962 | — | See value → |
| 2019 (this page) | R 353 433 | +R 91 529 to newest | |
| 2018 | R 280 732 | +R 164 230 to newest | See value → |
2019 BMW i8: common questions
What is a 2019 BMW i8 worth in South Africa?
Around R 353 433 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 385 242 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 321 624. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 311 021.
Is a 2019 BMW i8 a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 80% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 353 433 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 176 316 more. As a luxury flagship & exotic model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.
What did a 2019 BMW i8 cost new?
About R 1 755 000 at launch pricing in 2019 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 20% of that.
What would financing a 2019 BMW i8 cost monthly?
At R 353 433 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 6 177 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.
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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.