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BMW E85 Z4 value
What a 2003–2008 BMW Z4 (E85) sells for, from 363 recorded auction sales on Bring a Trailer and Cars & Bids. Updated October 27, 2026.
E85 Z4 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 | $16,750 | 22 | see the sales |
| 25,000 to 50,000 miles | $15,000 | 44 | see the sales |
| 50,000 to 75,000 miles | $10,750 | 32 | see the sales |
| 75,000 to 100,000 miles | $11,075 | 25 | see the sales |
| 100,000 to 125,000 miles | $6,600 | 16 | see the sales |
| 125,000 to 150,000 miles | $7,000 | 3 | see the sales |
| 150,000 to 175,000 miles | $4,830 | 4 | see the sales |
E85 Z4 prices over time
Every E85 Z4 sale on record, Jul 2017 to Oct 2026. One dot per sale, at any mileage.
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $13,500 across 77 sales, against $13,100 across 71 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +3.1%.
| Year sold | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $13,575 | 66 |
| 2025 | $13,050 | 76 |
| 2024 | $13,250 | 58 |
| 2023 | $15,000 | 42 |
| 2022 | $17,750 | 64 |
| 2021 | $18,000 | 42 |
| 2020 | $14,050 | 8 |
| 2019 | $13,100 | 5 |
What color is worth on the E85 Z4
Measured across 361 recorded sales with mileage, sale year, model year, gearbox, body and trim held equal, and stated against the average E85 Z4. Factory paint only; a color is measured where at least 10 cars in it have sold.
| Color | Against the average car | Sales | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stratus Gray | +11.1% | 11 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Bright Red | +6.5% | 11 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Alpine White | +6.2% | 21 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Black Sapphire | +3.5% | 34 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Jet Black | +3.3% | 31 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Sterling Gray | +2.7% | 48 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Maldives Blue | +0.3% | 18 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Silver Gray | -0.1% | 19 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Merlot Red | -0.8% | 14 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Monaco Blue | -4.6% | 13 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Montego Blue | -4.9% | 13 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Black | -5.1% | 15 | not distinguishable from the average |
| Titanium Silver | -7.4% | 77 |
E85 Z4 value by body style
Among cars within 20,000 miles of 53,000 miles, over the last 24 months.
| Body | Median sale price | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Coupe | $20,301 | 10 |
| Convertible | $11,600 | 46 |
Recent E85 Z4 sales
| Sold | Year | Mileage | Price | Color | Gearbox | Body | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | 2003 | 49,000 | $18,750 | Jet Black | Manual | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 2026 | 2003 | 104,600 | $6,700 | Sterling Gray | Automatic | Convertible | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 2026 | 2008 | 78,100 | $16,650 | Space Gray | Automatic | Coupe | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 2026 | 2003 | 40,000 | $10,650 | Maldives Blue | Manual | Convertible | Cars & Bids |
| Oct 2026 | 2003 | 151,000 | $4,600 | Titanium Silver | Automatic | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2026 | 2003 | 49,000 | $12,500 | Titanium Silver | Manual | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2026 | 2008 | 101,000 | $4,800 | Titanium Silver | Automatic | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2026 | 2003 | 26,700 | $9,808 | Sterling Gray | Automatic | Convertible | Cars & Bids |
| Sep 2026 | 2003 | 91,200 | $6,650 | Maldives Blue | Manual | Convertible | Cars & Bids |
| Sep 2026 | 2003 | 40,000 | $15,000 | Black Sapphire | Manual | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2026 | 2007 | 17,000 | $25,900 | Black | — | Coupe | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 2026 | 2003 | 22,000 | $25,250 | Black | — | Convertible | Bring a Trailer |
Every E85 Z4 sale, filtered to your mileage, color and gearbox, in the valuation tool.
Buying an E85 Z4?
Check its history before you buy. An AutoCheck report for any VIN is $5, emailed to you as a PDF: title brands, reported accidents, odometer readings, owners and auction history.
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If your E85 Z4 was totaled
Insurers price a total loss from dealer listings near where the car was garaged, and for the E85 Z4 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 E85 Z4 worth?
The median 2003–2008 BMW Z4 (E85) sold for $13,250 over the last 24 months, across 148 recorded auction sales. The middle half sold between $9,000 and $16,500, and the full range ran from $3,800 to $30,000. Mileage moves the price most: cars with 0 to 25,000 miles sold for a median of $16,750, and cars with 150,000 to 175,000 miles for $4,830.
Are E85 Z4 prices going up or down?
Over the last 12 months the median sale was $13,500 across 77 sales, against $13,100 across 71 sales in the 12 months before: a change of +3.1%. 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.
Where do these E85 Z4 prices come from?
From 363 completed auction sales of the E85 Z4 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 E85 Z4 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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