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

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

The Lincoln MKX's current nationwide average price is $12,836, and its year-round low is $12,716.04. That gives you a useful snapshot of what you can expect to pay for this model across the market right now.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2016, 2017, and 2018 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Lincoln MKX a good car?

Yes — the Lincoln MKX is a strong choice if you want a comfortable, upscale SUV with a luxurious feel and a smooth ride. The all-generations owner rating is 4.74/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the MKX for its plush cabin, spacious interior, and advanced technology, and they also like its stylish design and strong performance. The 2016 expert review adds that the MKX stands out as a well-equipped luxury crossover with quick, responsive driving character and a distinctive look.

Expert reviews rate the 2016 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out in expert coverage are cabin refinement, build quality, and overall polish, along with a value equation that depends heavily on how you compare it with other luxury SUVs.

31.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lincoln MKX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the MKX as comfortable, luxurious, and smooth-riding, with strong praise for its spacious interior and well-equipped feel. Expert coverage also highlights its safety systems and confident driving character.

• Owners rate the Lincoln MKX between 4.77 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking service history carefully and choosing a well-maintained example with a clean record.

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

Across all model years, at 65.6% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Driver Assistance Package with adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, brake support and automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist, and driver alert monitoring systems.
• Infotainment: Sync 3 technology with faster response time, improved voice-recognition technology, better graphics, and a touchscreen that works similarly to that of a smartphone.
• Fuel efficiency: 18.5 mpg in testing, not far short of the EPA’s official fuel-economy rating of 19 mpg in combined driving.

Which Lincoln MKX trim should I buy?

The 2016 Lincoln MKX offers...

• MKX: The base setup starts with the MKX’s core luxury-crossover character, and it suits you if you want the model’s styling and comfort at the entry point.
• Reserve: This is the best-value trim if you want a stronger equipment mix, including blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert.
• Reserve with Driver Assistance Package: This adds adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, brake support and automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist, and driver alert monitoring systems for the most complete safety-focused setup.

What Lincoln MKX do most buyers choose?

The Lincoln MKX years with the most listings are 2017, 2016, and 2015.

| Model Year | Total Listings | Good + Great Deals % | |---|---|---|---| | 2017 | 615 | 32.2% | | 2016 | 506 | 33.4% | | 2015 | 395 | 33.2% | | 2018 | 330 | 30.9% | | 2014 | 237 | 30.8% |

The highest-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. They also often sit in the sweet spot between newer features and lower used-car pricing.

What is the Lincoln MKX's resale value?

| Model Year | Current Avg. Price | Year-Over-Year Change | |---|---|---|---| | 2016 | $12,794 | −9.57% | | 2017 | $14,447 | −8.11% | | 2018 | $16,323 | −7.5% | | 2014 | $10,055 | −4.63% | | 2015 | $10,590 | −3.69% |

Prices are moving down across every model year shown, which is good news if you're shopping used. The newer years are seeing the sharpest drops, while the older years are changing more gradually.

The 2015, 2014, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Lincoln MKX safe?

• 2016: 10/10

The MKX's safety systems are a major strength, with expert coverage highlighting a broad suite of driver-assistance and crash-avoidance technology.

For the safest used buy, the 2016 model posts the highest confirmed score of 10/10.

Should I buy a used Lincoln MKX now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2017 model is at −8.11% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −9.57%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 32.2% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 33.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,447. The Lincoln MKX offers a luxurious cabin, a smooth ride, and a comfortable overall character that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Opt for the turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 engine, and performance is not a problem. Generating 335 hp at 5,500 rpm, the EcoBoost engine upgrade doesn’t provide a big increase over the MKX’s standard 3.7-liter V6. Torque is the reason to drop $2,000 on this engine, to the tune of 380 lb-ft of the stuff at 3,000 rpm.
• Tech: Sync 3 technology is the company’s new-and-improved infotainment system with faster response time, improved voice-recognition technology, better graphics, and a touchscreen that works similarly to that of a smartphone.
• Safety: A blind-spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert is included with the Reserve equipment package, and the Driver Assistance Package equips the MKX with adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, brake support and automatic emergency braking, lane-departure warning and lane-keeping assist, and driver alert monitoring systems.
• Starting price: $39,185

If you're buying used today, the 2017 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for 2019 inventory to mature.

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