Used Lincoln MKX for Sale nearTahlequah, OK

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 $12,789, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $12,616 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 marks from owners for its luxurious feel, comfort, smooth ride, spacious interior, advanced technology, and stylish design. The all-generations owner rating is 4.74/5 across every model year in the data. Expert reviews also point to the MKX's strong everyday performance and upscale styling, while recurring trade-offs include fuel economy, cargo space, and cabin refinement in some years. Expert reviews rate the 2016 model among the highest across all years. 30.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lincoln MKX models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Lincoln MKX for its comfort, luxury feel, smooth ride, and well-equipped cabin, and expert commentary reinforces its strong everyday appeal and safety focus. The model also earns especially positive owner ratings across the years in the data.

• 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.

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

Across all model years, at 66% 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, 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 is the entry point for shoppers who want the MKX’s styling and premium feel.
• Reserve: The Reserve equipment package adds blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert and is the best-value trim for buyers who want a stronger safety and convenience mix.
• Reserve with turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 and AWD: This setup adds the turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 engine and all-wheel drive, bringing stronger performance and traction for shoppers who want a more powerful, better-equipped MKX.

What Lincoln MKX do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop if you want a balance of selection and deal availability.

What is the Lincoln MKX's resale value?

Most model years are moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The newer years show the largest drops, while the oldest year in the table is essentially flat. That mix suggests you may find stronger value in recent model years without giving up much in selection.

The 2014 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

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?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2017 model is at −8.61% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −8.91%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 31.7% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 30.3%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $14,502. The Lincoln MKX offers a luxurious cabin, a smooth ride, and a strong premium feel that make it easy to live with every day.

If you're buying used today, the 2017 model year offers the best mix of value and availability.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.