Used Lincoln MKX for Sale near Traverse City, MI

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 $12,083, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $12,077 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 praise from owners for its luxurious feel, comfort, smooth ride, spacious interior, advanced technology, and stylish design. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data. Expert feedback also points to the MKX’s attractive styling and lively performance as recurring strengths, even as cabin refinement and overall polish draw some criticism.

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

The main trade-offs center on cabin refinement, build quality, and value relative to similarly sized luxury SUVs. 30.7% 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 styling and appealing driving character. The model’s overall ownership experience also benefits from its spacious interior and advanced technology.

• 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 best managed by checking service history carefully and prioritizing well-kept examples with clean records.

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

Across all model years, at 63.3% 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 character, and it’s the best-value starting point if you want the MKX’s styling and premium feel without moving into the more heavily optioned versions.
• Reserve: The Reserve equipment package adds blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert and serves as the trim to look for if you want a stronger safety and convenience mix.
• Reserve with turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 and AWD: This version adds the turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 engine and all-wheel drive, along with the stronger performance and extra traction that suit buyers who want the most energetic MKX experience.

What Lincoln MKX do most buyers choose?

The Lincoln MKX years with the most listings are 2017, 2016, and 2018.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right color, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to be the years buyers see most often when searching for a used MKX.

What is the Lincoln MKX's resale value?

Prices are down across every model year shown, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The steepest drops are on the newer years, while the smaller declines on the older years suggest those models have moved more gradually. The 2015, 2014, and 2017 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 −7.68% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −11.38%.
• Deal availability: The 2017 model has 33.2% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 32.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2017 model has the most listings at a current average price of $13,741. The Lincoln MKX offers a comfortable, upscale cabin and a smooth, relaxed driving character 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.

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 identity, while the Edge delivers a lower starting price and more listings to shop. Both have similar deal shares, but the Edge also posts a slightly higher accident-free share and stronger fuel economy.

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.