Depreciation Calculation on 2018 BMW 1 Series models
As per prices listed in TransUnion Auto Dealers’ Guide (Sep 2019) for 2018 BMW 1 Series models (note: there were no listings for any 125s, 130s or 135s from 2018):
118i 5DR F20
2018 New Price: R433 980
2018 Trade Price: R298 400
Depreciation: R135 580 (31%)
118i 5DR A/T F20
2018 New Price: R454 600
2018 Trade Price: R322 200
Depreciation: R132 400 (29%)
120i 5DR F20
2018 New Price: R443 554
2018 Trade Price: R311 500
Depreciation: R132 054 (30%)
120i 5DR A/T F20
2018 New Price: R481 759
2018 Trade Price: R338 800
Depreciation: R142 959 (30%)
120d 5DR F20
2018 New Price: R503 400
2018 Trade Price: R349 600
Depreciation: R153 800 (30.5%)
120d 5DR A/T F20
2018 New Price: R524 400
2018 Trade Price: R373 300
Depreciation: R151 100 (28%)
Which models hold their value best?
From the percentages above, it would appear that the BMW 120d 5DR A/T F20 holds its value best on this list which could mean it’s a more popular model.
A good guide to value depreciation is to bear in mind that second-hand prices generally reflect popularity in the new-car market. So the most popular models hold their value better in the used-car arena, as the same laws of supply and demand follow.
There are exceptions to this, and often the differences in value retention are clouded by factors such as the condition of the car and how it has been maintained over the years, as well as its mileage, but given equal condition and mileage, the percentage drop-off on the more popular models in a range will be less.
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