Depreciation Calculation on 2018 BMW 2 Series models
As per prices listed in TransUnion Auto Dealers’ Guide (Aug 2019) for 2018 BMW 2 Series models (note: these were the only listings with 2018 pricing).
220i Sport Line (F22)
2018 New Price: R486 554
2018 Trade Price: R331 500
Depreciation: R155 054 (32%)
220i Sport Line A/T (F22)
2018 New Price: R533 959
2018 Trade Price: R372 300
Depreciation: R161 659 (30%)
220d Sport Line (F22)
2018 New Price: R550 600
2018 Trade Price: R374 900
Depreciation: R175 700 (32%)
220d Sport Line A/T (F22)
2018 New Price: R571 600
2018 Trade Price: R406 000
Depreciation: R165 600 (29%)
230i Sport Line (F22)
2018 New Price: R531 508
2018 Trade Price: R374 700
Depreciation: R156 808 (29.5%)
230i Sport Line A/T (F22)
2018 New Price: R579 392
2018 Trade Price: R416 900
Depreciation: R162 492 (28%)
M240i A/T (F22)
2018 New Price: R725 940
2018 Trade Price: R521 600
Depreciation: R204 340 (28%)
M2 Coupe M-DCT (F87)
2018 New Price: R1 005 022
2018 Trade Price: R779 200
Depreciation: R225 822 (22%)
M2 Coupe M-DCT Competition (F87)
2018 New Price: R1 037 006
2018 Trade Price: R810 200
Depreciation: R226 806 (22%)
220i Convertible Sport Line (F23)
2018 New Price: R573 066
2018 Trade Price: R392 100
Depreciation: R180 966 (32%)
220i Convertible Sport Line A/T (F23)
2018 New Price: R623 744
2018 Trade Price: R441 400
Depreciation: R182 344 (29%)
230i Convertible Sport Line (F23)
2018 New Price: R617 506
2018 Trade Price: R437 500
Depreciation: R180 006 (29%)
230i Convertible Sport Line A/T (F23)
2018 New Price: R669 277
2018 Trade Price: R475 400
Depreciation: R193 877 (29%)
Which models hold their value best?
From the percentages above, it would appear that the convertibles hold considerable value, although still high depreciation, but considering the list above, the high-performance M2, the 240s and 230s also have lower rates of depreciation. Furthermore, not all the trim lines are listed because the rest are not as popular. Sport models and cars equipped with the M-Performance pack usually do well on the used car market.
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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