Used Lincoln MKZ for Sale nearCorsicana, TX

How much does the Lincoln MKZ cost in today's market?

Used Lincoln MKZ prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Lincoln MKZ's current nationwide average price is $13,376, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $12,901 over the past year. These figures reflect this model only.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2018, 2019, and 2020 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Lincoln MKZ a good car?

Yes — the Lincoln MKZ is a strong pick if you want a luxury sedan with comfort, style, and a polished driving experience. The all-generations owner rating is 4.56/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the MKZ for its luxurious design, comfortable ride, and high-quality interior features. Reviewers also consistently highlight its smooth driving character and strong performance, with hybrid efficiency and AWD appeal coming up often as well.

Expert reviews rate the 2017 and 2014 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs show up in the form of power that some shoppers find less exciting than they want, along with advanced safety and driver-assistance features that are more fully equipped on certain years and trims than others.

30.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lincoln MKZ models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the MKZ as comfortable, refined, and dependable, with strong praise for its luxury feel and smooth driving manners. Expert commentary also points to a solid chassis, responsive suspension, and a well-executed cabin experience.

• Owners rate the Lincoln MKZ between 4.17 and 4.83 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable when you verify condition, service history, and accident records before you buy.

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

Across all model years, at 62.3% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Key things to evaluate:

• Infotainment: Sync 3 infotainment system on an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Fuel efficiency: 24 mpg combined, with 21 city and 31 highway

Which Lincoln MKZ trim should I buy?

The 2017 Lincoln MKZ offers these trims:

• Premiere: The entry trim brings front-wheel drive, adaptive suspension, adaptive xenon headlights with LED taillights, keyless entry and ignition, dual-zone automatic climate control, rear parking sensors, heated mirrors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and Sync 3 on an 8-inch touchscreen.
• Select: This trim adds leather upholstery, power steering-wheel adjustment, 4-way power lumbar adjustment for the front seats, ambient lighting, power-folding rearview mirrors with an auto-dimming driver’s mirror, rear USB ports, and a 110-volt outlet. It also opens the door to available packages that add navigation, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, adaptive cruise control, pre-collision with pedestrian detection, lane-keep assist, auto-park, front sensors, and rain-sensing wipers.
• Reserve: This trim builds on Select with the features from the Select Plus Package, plus a power trunk, 19-inch alloys, and front-seat ventilation. It also offers the Luxury package with adaptive LED headlights and the Revel Ultima stereo, along with the available Driver’s Package for the 3.0 engine with AWD.
• Black Label: This special edition sits at the top of the line and adds upgraded leather and wood trim through its themed configurations.

What Lincoln MKZ do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to draw the most shoppers because they offer a broad mix of availability and pricing. When more listings are on the market, you usually get more chances to compare condition, equipment, and deal quality.

What is the Lincoln MKZ's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which can work in your favor if you want a used MKZ at a lower entry price. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while the older and mid-cycle models show smaller moves. That makes the market especially appealing if you want to shop with more negotiating room.

The 2017 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2017, 2014, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Lincoln MKZ safe?

• 2017: 8/10
• 2014: 8/10

For the safest used buy, the 2014 and 2017 models both post the highest confirmed score of 8/10.

Should I buy a used Lincoln MKZ now?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2019 model is at −5.14% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −2.42%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 32.4% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 31.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $16,185. The Lincoln MKZ offers a comfortable, upscale cabin with a refined driving character that makes it easy to live with every day.

If you're buying used today, the 2018 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.