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BMW E46 330i value
What a 2001–2006 BMW 330i (E46) sells for, from 987 recorded auction sales on Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids. Updated October 27, 2026.
E46 330i value by mileage
The median sale price in each 25,000-mile band, over the last 24 months. A band is shown where at least two cars sold in it.
| Mileage | Median sale price | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 25,000 miles | $18,623 | 8 | see the sales |
| 25,000 to 50,000 miles | $13,750 | 58 | see the sales |
| 50,000 to 75,000 miles | $12,500 | 74 | see the sales |
| 75,000 to 100,000 miles | $9,900 | 61 | see the sales |
| 100,000 to 125,000 miles | $8,550 | 33 | see the sales |
| 125,000 to 150,000 miles | $8,150 | 15 | see the sales |
| 150,000 to 175,000 miles | $8,000 | 13 | see the sales |
| 175,000 to 200,000 miles | $8,000 | 6 | see the sales |
| 200,000 to 225,000 miles | $6,600 | 3 | see the sales |
E46 330i prices over time
Every E46 330i sale on record, Jun 2016 to Oct 2026. One dot per sale, at any mileage.
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $10,800 across 127 sales, against $11,700 across 147 sales in the 12 months before: a change of -7.7%.
| Year sold | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $10,700 | 103 |
| 2025 | $12,000 | 147 |
| 2024 | $11,850 | 159 |
| 2023 | $13,300 | 167 |
| 2022 | $15,750 | 151 |
| 2021 | $14,750 | 148 |
| 2020 | $11,700 | 60 |
| 2019 | $13,000 | 27 |
| 2018 | $9,720 | 15 |
| 2017 | $8,200 | 8 |
What color is worth on the E46 330i
Measured across 979 recorded sales with mileage, sale year, model year, gearbox, body and trim held equal, and stated against the average E46 330i. Factory paint only; a color is measured where at least 10 cars in it have sold.
| Color | Against the average car | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mystic Blue | +13.8% | 38 | |
| Quartz Blue | +13.4% | 13 | |
| Oxford Green | +6.9% | 14 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Alpine White | +6.2% | 70 | |
| Imola Red | +5.6% | 78 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Orient Blue | +5.4% | 47 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Monaco Blue | +5.4% | 29 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Black Sapphire | +5.2% | 55 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Topaz Blue | +5.1% | 19 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Electric Red | +3.1% | 11 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Jet Black | +2.1% | 76 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Steel Gray | +0.8% | 33 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Black | -1.5% | 22 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Silver Gray | -2.0% | 123 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Steel Blue | -2.7% | 62 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Sparkling Graphite | -8.3% | 56 | |
| Titanium Silver | -9.2% | 180 |
Manual or automatic: what the gearbox is worth
Among convertibles within 20,000 miles of 74,000 miles, over the last 24 months: the manual sold for $2,125 more (+21.4%). Automatic includes SMG and DCT cars.
| Gearbox | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Manual | $12,050 | 18 |
| Automatic | $9,925 | 22 |
E46 330i value by trim
Among convertibles within 20,000 miles of 74,000 miles, over the last 24 months.
| Trim | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| ZHP | $13,000 | 19 |
| Base | $9,925 | 52 |
E46 330i value by body style
Among cars within 20,000 miles of 74,000 miles, over the last 24 months.
| Body | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Coupe | $13,900 | 18 |
| Sedan | $13,350 | 25 |
| Convertible | $10,350 | 71 |
Recent E46 330i sales
| Sold | Year | Mileage | Price | Color | Gearbox | Body | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 2004 | 69,000 | $10,800 | Silver Gray | Automatic | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2026 | 2001 | 140,900 | $6,200 | Siena Red | Manual | Sedan | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 2026 | 2001 | 49,000 | $9,000 | Titanium Silver | — | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2026 | 2003 | 238,000 | $13,850 | —, ZHP | Manual | Sedan | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2026 | 2004 | 74,000 | $31,000 | Imola Red, ZHP | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2026 | 2002 | 101,000 | $8,400 | Alpine White | — | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2026 | 2002 | 68,000 | $14,000 | Titanium Silver | Manual | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2026 | 2004 | 92,100 | $5,100 | Titanium Silver | Automatic | Convertible | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 2026 | 2004 | 74,400 | $9,750 | Black Sapphire | Manual | Convertible | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 2026 | 2001 | 80,000 | $6,600 | Alpine White | Automatic | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2026 | 2003 | 47,000 | $9,000 | Jet Black | — | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2026 | 2004 | 110,000 | $18,250 | Silver Gray, ZHP | Manual | Sedan | Bring a Trailer |
Every E46 330i sale, filtered to your mileage, color and gearbox, in the valuation tool.
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If your E46 330i was totaled
Insurers price a total loss from dealer listings near where the car was garaged, and for the E46 330i there is often nothing comparable for sale nearby. The Total Loss Market Valuation Report puts the sales above in front of your adjuster: the comparable sales at your mileage with links, every adjustment itemized in dollars, what your color, gearbox and trim are worth, your state's rule, and a letter to the adjuster in your name. The preview is free; the report is $199.
Questions
What is a BMW E46 330i worth?
The median 2001–2006 BMW 330i (E46) sold for $11,112 over the last 24 months, across 274 recorded auction sales. The middle half sold between $8,400 and $15,000, and the full range ran from $3,700 to $31,000. Mileage moves the price most: cars with 0 to 25,000 miles sold for a median of $18,623, and cars with 200,000 to 225,000 miles for $6,600.
Are E46 330i prices going up or down?
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $10,800 across 127 sales, against $11,700 across 147 sales in the 12 months before: a change of -7.7%. That compares every sale in each period, so a change in the mileage or condition of the cars offered moves it as well as the market does.
Which E46 330i colors are worth the most?
With mileage, sale year, model year, gearbox, body and trim held equal, Mystic Blue sells for +13.8% against the average E46 330i (38 sales), Quartz Blue sells for +13.4% against the average E46 330i (13 sales), Alpine White sells for +6.2% against the average E46 330i (70 sales). At the other end, Titanium Silver sells for -9.2% (180 sales) and Sparkling Graphite sells for -8.3% (56 sales).
Is a manual E46 330i worth more than an automatic?
Among convertibles within 20,000 miles of 74,000 miles, manual cars sold for a median of $12,050 (18 sales) and automatic cars sold for a median of $9,925 (22 sales). That puts the manual $2,125 higher, or +21.4%. The valuation tool can price your own car by gearbox, mileage and year.
Where do these E46 330i prices come from?
From 987 completed auction sales of the E46 330i on Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids, each a public record with photographs, mileage and a final price. Asking prices are not used. Special variants, race and project cars, branded titles, parts and museum-mileage examples are left out so they cannot skew a median.
My E46 330i was totaled. How do I show the insurer what it was worth?
Look up your car in the valuation tool with its year and mileage, then start the Total Loss Market Valuation Report from there. It lists the comparable sales with links, itemizes every adjustment in dollars, states what your color, gearbox and trim are worth, and opens with a letter to your adjuster. The preview is free and the report is $199.
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