Used Lincoln Continental for Sale nearSalem, KY

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 $20,404, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $18,893 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2018, 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 stands out as a luxury sedan with strong owner appeal across its model years. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise its luxurious comfort, smooth ride, spacious interior, and elegant styling. Expert feedback reinforces that upscale, long-distance character with a focus on relaxed highway driving and a refined cabin presentation.

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

The main trade-offs center on high pricing for options, a transmission that can feel less polished under load, and some interior materials that draw mixed reactions.

23.5% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lincoln Continental models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Lincoln Continental as a comfortable, refined luxury sedan with a smooth ride and strong everyday appeal. Expert feedback also points to a relaxed highway character and a cabin designed for long-distance comfort.

• Owners rate the Lincoln Continental between 4.57 and 4.83 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 inspection and service-history review matter.

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

Across all model years, at 74.8% 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 smartphone projection support

Which Lincoln Continental trim should I buy?

The 2017 Lincoln Continental offers these trims:

• Continental: The best-value choice for buyers who want the Continental’s flagship styling, smooth ride, and spacious cabin, with the core luxury character that defines the model.
• Reserve: Adds the three-way adaptive dampers, which bring the Continental’s signature pillowy yet controlled ride and make it a strong pick if you want a more richly equipped luxury experience.
• Black Label: Adds the top interior treatment and the most upscale presentation, making it the right choice if you want the Continental at its most luxurious.

What Lincoln Continental do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right price, color, and equipment mix. They also often become the most practical used picks when you want a balance of selection and value.

What is the Lincoln Continental's resale value?

Prices are moving lower across every model year shown, which is good news if you're shopping used. The newer years are seeing the sharpest declines, while the older years are changing more gradually. That pattern gives you more room to find value in recent Continental models.

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 −5.22% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −4.37%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 28.1% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 32.1%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $20,310. The Lincoln Continental offers a spacious, elegant cabin that suits long drives and everyday comfort.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.