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All trims
$26,998Median asking price · 61 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$21,995–$31,900
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2020 BMW 540i
VIN
WBAJS3C09LCE21116
GOOD DEAL
· $2,541 below typical price
Listed at
$21,988
typical market $24,529 · 5 comps
This 2020 BMW 540i is listed at $21,988 with 93,618 miles.
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Sold by Vachon GMC
Putnam, CT
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2020 BMW 540i
VIN WBAJS3C09LCE21116
Accidents
Reported damage & accident records
Title
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Mileage
Recorded odometer readings
Listings
Past prices, dealers & listing photos
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Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of October 10, 2026This vehicle · $21,988
Below market
$18,603
Middle of range
$24,529
Above market
$26,332
This vehicle: $21,988 — $2,541 below the typical market price ($24,529)
Asking $21,988 · typical market price $24,529 · based on 5 comparable same-build listings.
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Asking price over time
Jul 14, 2022 · $53,800
Oct 10, 2026 · $21,988
Asking prices recorded across 9 listing dates for VIN WBAJS3C09LCE21116, spanning 4 years 3 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | $21,988 | 93,618 mi | 2026-10-10 | 7 h ago | |
| King Cadillac | Putnam, CT 6260 | $21,988 | 93,618 mi | 2026-09-03 | 1 d ago |
| VACHON GMC | Putnam, CT 6260 | $21,988 | 93,618 mi | 2026-08-31 | 3 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vachon GMC | Putnam, CT 6260 | $21,988 | 93,618 mi | 2026-10-08 | 16 h ago |
| BMW of Shrewsbury | Shrewsbury, MA 01545 | $52,000 | 36,308 mi | 2022-07-15 | 1506 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WBAJS3C09LCE21116Engine
3.0L · V6
Horsepower
335
Drivetrain
AWD/All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2020
Made by
BMW AG
- ✓ Backup camera
- ✓ Blind-spot monitor
- ✓ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✓ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
25
MPG
City
22
MPG
Highway
30
MPG
$1,860
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 25 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2020 BMW 540i likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Depreciation
$7,180
Fuel
$9,300
Insurance
$8,250
Maintenance & repairs
$5,625
Total, 5 years
$30,355
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2020 BMW 540i has 5 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 25 MPG.
5 recall campaigns on this model year
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BACK OVER PREVENTIONBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 X3 sDrive 30i, X3 xDrive 30i, X3M 40i, X3 xDrive 30e, X4 xDrive 30i, X4M 40i, 530i, 540i, 540i xDrive, M550i…NHTSA campaign 20V598000
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BACK OVER PREVENTIONBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2019-2021 X3 sDrive30i, X3 xDrive30i, X3 M40i, X3M, X4 xDrive30i, X4 M40i, M550i, X4M, X5 sDrive40i, X5 xDrive40i, X5…NHTSA campaign 21V096000
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POWER TRAINBMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2020-2021 530i xDrive, 540i xDrive and 2021 740Li xDrive vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V046000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2020 BMW 540i from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2020 BMW 540I over the last 4 months — the market softened $4,305 in that span.
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | $28,200 |
| August 2026 | $26,398 |
| September 2026 | $24,190 |
| October 2026 | $23,895 |
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As of October 10, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2020 BMW 540i in this catalog, the 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) has the lowest median asking price ($18,309, 71 listings with photos) and the 2020 Lincoln Continental the highest ($26,998, 61 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 10, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2020 BMW 540i
All trims · United States
$21,988Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $24,995 · 55 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $22,986–$29,056
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$20,333Median asking price · 104 qualifying listings
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$2,209 higher median
2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
All trims
$24,197Median asking price · 525 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$20,196–$30,998
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$3,679 lower median
2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia (952)
All trims
$18,309Median asking price · 71 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$16,946–$20,400
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 BMW 540i All trims | $24,995 | $22,986–$29,056 | 55 |
| 2020 Lincoln Continental All trims | $26,998 | $21,995–$31,900 | 61 |
| 2020 Lincoln MKZ All trims | $20,333 | $16,838–$22,500 | 104 |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz A-Class All trims | $18,888 | $16,499–$21,694 | 141 |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz C-Class All trims | $24,197 | $20,196–$30,998 | 525 |
| 2020 Alfa Romeo Giulia (952) All trims | $18,309 | $16,946–$20,400 | 71 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 10, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 1996–presentWhat each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 420 | $80,958 | 100% | — |
| 2026 | 98 | $60,868 | 75% | 9,399 mi |
| 2025 | 19 | $55,477 | 69% | 14,856 mi |
| 2024 | 58 | $53,294 | 66% | 27,644 mi |
| 2023 | 256 | $43,590 | 54% | 36,071 mi |
| 2022 | 66 | $38,050 | 47% | 56,877 mi |
| 2021 | 118 | $33,744 | 42% | 58,054 mi |
| 2020 | 61 | $24,999 | 31% | 76,733 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
