BMW Z4

2009 to 2016 · Convertible

A 2009 BMW Z4 cost $49,525 new. Over the past 12 months, 46 have sold publicly at a median of $19,375. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $20,400. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $10,000 to $307,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate

$20,400

High confidence · $15K to $31K

12.1% over 12 months

Oct 2025Rolling 6-month medianOct 2026

Median · 12 mo: $19,375
Sales · 12 mo: 46
Original MSRP: $49,525Down 59% since new

Enthusiast

Sold$18,750 · Bring a Trailer · Oct 2026

The market

Every recorded 2009 BMW Z4 sale, by date and price

Oct 2026 · Bring a Trailer

$18,750 · 56,000 mi · Black Sapphire Metallic

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104 sales · 36 unsoldmedian $19kupdated Oct 2026

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The newest 2009 BMW Z4 sales with photographs

Sold $15,750

2010 · Alpine White · 48,000 mi

Oct 1, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $18,250

2009 · Jet Black · 36,000 mi

Sep 28, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $24,000

2013 · Mineral White Metallic · 24,000 mi

Sep 21, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $28,500

2016 · Black Sapphire Metallic · 25,000 mi

Sep 18, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $29,000

2010 · Deep Sea Blue Metallic · 51,000 mi

Sep 16, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Sold $24,000

2012 · Deep Sea Blue Metallic · 31,000 mi

Sep 9, 2026 · Bring a Trailer

Other Z4 generations

Specifications

Engine: Inline-6, 3.0L
Power: 255 hp
Torque: 220 lb-ft
0 to 60: 5.6 s
Top speed: 155 mph
Transmission: Manual
Drivetrain: RWD
Original MSRP: $49,525
Designer: Chris Bangle

Common questions

How much does a BMW Z4 cost?

What is a 2009 BMW Z4 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $20,400, down 12.1% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 46 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a BMW Z4 a good investment?

It has depreciated 59% against its $49,525 list price. Values are down 12.1% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $10,000 to $307,500, and mileage explains most of that.

How many BMW Z4 have sold?

Shifty has 122 public sales of the BMW Z4 on file. The earliest was on Nov 25, 2022.

What has a BMW Z4 sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$18,750Oct 29, 2026Black Sapphire Metallic · 56,000 mi
$15,750Oct 1, 2026Alpine White · 48,000 mi
$18,250Sep 28, 2026Jet Black · 36,000 mi

About the 2009 BMW Z4

BMW's second-generation Z4 marked a dramatic departure from its predecessor, trading the folding hardtop for a traditional soft top while embracing a more aggressive, muscular design language. The E89 generation launched with naturally aspirated inline-six engines, including the sweet-revving 3.0-liter in the Z4 sDrive30i producing 255 horsepower. What sets this Z4 apart is its pure roadster DNA, BMW's commitment to the classic sports car formula of front-engine, rear-drive, and open-air motoring. The chassis benefits from a 50/50 weight distribution and sophisticated suspension tuning that delivers genuine driving engagement. While overshadowed by the more powerful sDrive35i variants, the base Z4 offers an honest sports car experience without the complexity of forced induction. Clean examples are increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate BMW's last naturally aspirated roadster before the brand's wholesale embrace of turbocharging.