Used Lincoln Continental for Sale nearFairfield, IA

How much does the Lincoln Continental cost in today's market?

Used Lincoln Continental prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Lincoln Continental's current nationwide average price is $20,649, and over the past year that nationwide average reached a low of $18,364. Recently, prices have come down for the 2019 and 2020 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Lincoln Continental a good car?

Yes — the Lincoln Continental is a strong choice if you want a luxury sedan with comfort, elegant styling, and a smooth ride. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Continental for its luxurious comfort, spacious cabin, and refined road manners. The model also earns repeated praise for its stylish design and strong performance, especially when you want a relaxed long-distance cruiser.

Expert reviews rate the 2017 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs center on price, expensive options, and some ownership concerns around noise, trunk space, and occasional performance issues in older models.

21.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lincoln Continental models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Lincoln Continental for its luxurious comfort, smooth ride, and spacious interior. Expert feedback also highlights its elegant design and relaxed highway character, which help it feel like a true flagship sedan.

• Owners rate the Lincoln Continental between 4.6 and 4.8 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is shaped most by maintenance costs and the condition of individual examples, so a careful pre-purchase inspection matters.

What should I look for when buying a used Lincoln Continental?

Across all model years, at 73.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Technology Package with lane-keep assist, auto braking, pedestrian detection, automatic parallel and perpendicular parking, a head-up display, and adaptive cruise control
• Infotainment: Sync 3 with voice control and navigation

Which Lincoln Continental trim should I buy?

The 2017 Lincoln Continental offers these trims:

• Continental: The base Continental gives you the model’s core luxury-sedan character, including the smooth ride and elegant design that define the car. It suits you if you want the Continental experience at the entry point and value the model’s overall comfort and style.
• Reserve: Reserve adds a more upscale equipment mix and is the trim used in the expert test car, making it the best-value choice if you want a richer feature set without moving to the top of the range.
• Black Label: Black Label brings the most luxurious treatment, including the top interior presentation and the most premium feel in the cabin.

What Lincoln Continental do most buyers choose?

The Lincoln Continental years with the most listings are 2018, 2017, and 2019.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices, which can make it easier to compare prices, conditions, and equipment. They also tend to be the years shoppers return to most often because the supply is broad enough to support a range of budgets.

What is the Lincoln Continental's resale value?

The Continental's prices show a mixed pattern, with the newer model years moving down while the older ones edge up slightly. That gives used buyers a better opening on recent examples, while the older years appear to be holding steadier. The 2017, 2018, and 2019 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Lincoln Continental safe?

• 2017: 8/10

For the safest used buy, the 2017 model posts the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Lincoln Continental now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2019 model is at −5.12% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 26.9% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,080. The Lincoln Continental offers a smooth ride and a spacious, upscale cabin that make it especially appealing for long-distance comfort.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2017 Lincoln Continental compare to the 2017 Chrysler 300?

Our experts score the 2017 Lincoln Continental 6.5/10 and the 2017 Chrysler 300 8.3/10. The Continental asks for more money up front and in the used market, while the Chrysler 300 brings a lower average used price and far more listings. The Lincoln counters with a more luxurious feel, a stronger sense of flagship style, and a higher share of accident-free listings.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.