✦ Shifty Estimate
$21,100
▲ 4.8% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $19K
- Sales, 12 months
- 21
- Original MSRP
- $49,525 · ▼ 57% since
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2009 BMW Z4
2009 to 2016 · Convertible
Price history
Recent sales
21 sales on file
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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, 21 have sold publicly at a median of $19,250. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $21,100. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $13,710 to $26,756, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 2009 BMW Z4 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $21,100, up 4.8% over the past 12 months. Confidence is high: 21 public sales in a year gives a firm read.
Is a BMW Z4 a good investment?
It has depreciated 57% against its $49,525 list price. Values are up 4.8% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $16,000 to $48,900, 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:
- $48,900Jul 25, 2026Valencia Orange Metallic · 22,000 mi
- $18,250Jul 21, 2026Titanium Silver Metallic · 55,000 mi
- $26,652Jul 10, 2026Black Sapphire Metallic (475) · 34,000 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.