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 $12,612, and its year-round low is $12,606.73. That puts the model's pricing in a fairly tight band across the year, with only a small gap between the low point and the current average. 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 praise from owners for its luxurious feel, comfort, smooth ride, spacious interior, advanced technology, and strong performance. The all-generations owner rating is 4.74/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews also point to the MKX's stylish design and responsive driving character, while recurring trade-offs include cabin refinement, fuel economy, and some older-tech frustrations in earlier builds. Expert reviews rate the 2016 model among the highest across all years.

26.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lincoln MKX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the MKX as comfortable, well-equipped, and enjoyable to live with, and expert commentary reinforces its strong performance and safety focus. Across the model range, you also see repeated praise for the spacious cabin and upscale feel.

• 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 the features and condition you want.

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

Across all model years, at 67.1% 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 combined driving, 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 these trims:

• Lincoln MKX: The base MKX starts the lineup with the model's core luxury-crossover character, and it suits you if you want the MKX's styling and overall feel without chasing every available option.
• Reserve: Reserve adds the blind-spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert, making it the best-value choice if you want a stronger safety and convenience mix.
• Reserve with available packages: This version layers in the turbocharged 2.7-liter V6, all-wheel drive, and available upgrades such as the Technology, Driver Assistance, and Luxury packages, plus features like the 360-degree camera view, Enhanced Active Park Assist, and the Revel Ultima audio system for a more fully equipped experience.

What Lincoln MKX do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-listing years tend to draw more shoppers because you get more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to be the years where pricing and deal availability are easiest to shop efficiently.

What is the Lincoln MKX's resale value?

The MKX shows broad downward movement across the model years in the table, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The larger drops on some newer examples suggest better near-term value for buyers who want to avoid paying yesterday's price. The 2014, 2015, 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 suite includes driver-assistance and crash-avoidance technologies, along with features such as MyKey and 911 Assist. 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 −8.56% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −8.19%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 27.9% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 28%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,449. The Lincoln MKX offers a luxurious cabin, a smooth ride, and a comfortable, upscale driving experience.

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, 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 an affordable 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 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.