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✦ Shifty Estimate

$18,700

▼ 13.6% · 12 mo

High confidence$15K to $31K

12 months median: $19K
Sales, 12 months: 42
Original MSRP: $49,525 · ▼ 62% since

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2009 BMW Z4

2009 to 2016 · Convertible

Price history

Sold Bid, not sold

111 sales · 26 unsoldmedian $19kupdated Sep 2026

Recent sales

111 sales

Specifications

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

Common questions

How much does a BMW Z4 cost?

A 2009 BMW Z4 cost $49,525 new. Over the past 12 months, 42 have sold publicly at a median of $19,375. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $18,700. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $14,720 to $31,480, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 2009 BMW Z4 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $18,700, down 13.6% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 42 public sales in a year gives a firm read.

Is a BMW Z4 a good investment?

It has depreciated 62% against its $49,525 list price. Values are down 13.6% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $11,200 to $307,500, and mileage explains most of that.

What has a BMW Z4 sold for at auction?

The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:

$18,251Aug 28, 2026Atacama Yellow · 68,000 mi
$15,000Aug 19, 2026Black Sapphire · 91,700 mi
$24,500Aug 11, 2026Glacier Silver Metallic · 29,000 mi

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.

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