Used Lincoln Continental for Sale nearSanta Cruz, CA

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 $20,765, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $18,651 over the past year.

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 pick if you want a luxury sedan with comfort, style, and an easygoing driving character.

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, elegant styling, smooth ride, and spacious interior. Across the model years, the cabin and long-distance driving experience stand out as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs center on high maintenance costs, trunk space, and some technology and powertrain concerns in certain years.

23.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lincoln Continental models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Continental for its luxurious comfort, smooth ride, and spacious interior, and expert commentary highlights its composed highway manners and upscale design. Across the model years, it comes across as a refined luxury sedan that many shoppers find satisfying to live with.

• 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 worth weighing carefully because some owners mention higher maintenance costs and occasional quality concerns.

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

Across all model years, at 71.8% 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 voice control and navigation.

Which Lincoln Continental trim should I buy?

The 2017 Lincoln Continental offers these trims:

• Continental: The base 3.7-liter V6 brings 305 horsepower, front-wheel drive, and the Continental’s smooth, relaxed character; it suits you if you want the core luxury experience and strong value.
• Reserve: This trim adds the more upscale equipment mix and is the best-value choice if you want a richer feature set without moving to the top of the range.
• Black Label: This trim adds the most luxurious interior treatment, and it suits you if you want the Continental at its most premium.

What Lincoln Continental do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices, which can make it easier to compare prices, equipment, and condition. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so you may find a broader mix of listings and deal opportunities.

What is the Lincoln Continental's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you want a used luxury sedan at a softer price point. Two years are still posting gains, so the Continental's pricing picture is mixed rather than uniform. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while the older years show smaller changes or increases.

The 2018, 2017, 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

The Continental includes optional inflatable seat belts that claim to reduce shoulder and chest injuries for rear passengers.

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 −5.03% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 29.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $21,300. 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 Cadillac CT6?

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.