Used Lincoln MKX for Sale nearPalm Desert, CA

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 $13,001, and its year-round low is $12,643.61. That gives you a useful snapshot of where this model is trading right now across the years in the data.

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 the full range of model years in the data. The all-generations owner rating is 4.74/5 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 performance. The model also stands out for its stylish design and well-equipped character, which come through repeatedly in owner feedback.

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

The main trade-offs called out in expert coverage center on cabin refinement, build quality, and value at higher prices, along with the way some equipment packages push the MKX into a more expensive territory.

31.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lincoln MKX models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Lincoln MKX as comfortable, luxurious, and smooth-riding, with strong praise for its spacious cabin and well-equipped feel. Expert coverage for the newest tested year also highlights responsive performance, useful driver aids, and a generally polished driving experience.

• 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, verifying equipment, and confirming that the vehicle has been maintained consistently.

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

Across all model years, at 68.2% 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: during my testing I averaged 18.5 mpg, 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:

• MKX: The base MKX starts the lineup with the model’s core luxury crossover setup, and it suits you if you want the entry point into the MKX experience.
• Reserve: The Reserve equipment package adds blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, making it the best-value choice if you want a stronger mix of comfort and safety equipment.
• 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 and Enhanced Active Park Assist for buyers who want the most equipment.

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 shopper attention because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right color, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop quickly when you want a broader selection.

What is the Lincoln MKX's resale value?

Prices are moving down across every model year shown, which is good news if you're shopping used. The newer years are seeing the largest drops, while the older years are changing more gradually. That creates a favorable setup if you want a later-model MKX at a lower price than it commanded a year ago.

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 2016 MKX includes a full suite of driver-assistance and crash-avoidance technologies, including 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 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 −8.5% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −8.7%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 31.9% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 31.9%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,574. The Lincoln MKX offers a luxurious cabin, a smooth ride, and a comfortable, upscale driving experience 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: My test vehicle had a MyLincoln Touch infotainment system. As 2015 draws to a close, the Lincoln website says that the 2016 MKX comes with 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: A blind-spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert is included with the Reserve equipment package, a safety feature that will absolutely be installed on my own family’s next new vehicle.
• 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 September 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.