Used Lincoln MKX for Sale nearForest Hills, KY

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 $12,454, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $12,444 over the past year.

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 earns strong owner approval across its model years, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the MKX for its luxurious feel, comfort, smooth ride, spacious interior, advanced technology, and strong sound systems. Styling and performance also come up often as reasons shoppers like it.

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

The main trade-offs center on fuel economy, cargo space, and older technology in some years, along with cabin refinement that can feel less polished than you might expect at the price.

32.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lincoln MKX models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Lincoln MKX highly, and the strongest themes are comfort, luxury, smooth ride quality, and a well-equipped cabin. Expert commentary also points to a capable, appealing package that delivers strong performance and safety features.

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

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is worth weighing carefully because some years bring concerns around older technology, fuel economy, and model-specific issues.

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

Across all model years, at 64.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: during testing, the MKX averaged 18.5 mpg, not far short of the EPA’s official fuel-economy rating of 19 mpg in combined driving.
• Infotainment: Sync 3 technology, which 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 package: Driver Assistance Package ($1,650) 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.

Which Lincoln MKX trim should I buy?

The 2016 Lincoln MKX offers these trims:

• MKX: The base MKX starts the lineup and is the best-value choice if you want the MKX’s core luxury feel, styling, and standard equipment without moving up to the more heavily optioned versions.
• Reserve: The Reserve equipment package adds blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert and is the trim to target if you want a stronger mix of comfort and safety features.
• Reserve with turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 and AWD: This version adds the turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 engine and all-wheel drive, bringing stronger performance and traction for buyers who want the most capability in the lineup.

What Lincoln MKX do most buyers choose?

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

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 inventory is deeper and easier to shop.

What is the Lincoln MKX's resale value?

Most model years in this lineup have moved lower over the past year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The sharpest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while the older years have changed by smaller amounts.

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

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

Should I buy a used Lincoln MKX now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2017 model is at −8.63% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −11.11%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 35.4% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 33.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $13,933. The Lincoln MKX offers a luxurious cabin, a smooth ride, and a strong overall comfort-first character. If you're buying used today, the 2017 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

How does the 2016 Lincoln MKX compare to the 2017 Ford Edge?

Our experts score the 2016 Lincoln MKX 6.7/10 and the 2017 Ford Edge 7.5/10. The MKX brings a more upscale presentation and a stronger luxury identity, while the Edge offers a lower starting price and more listings to shop. The MKX also carries a higher average used price, but the Edge gives you a broader pool of inventory and stronger fuel economy figures.

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

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