Used Lincoln MKZ for Sale nearSan Francisco, CA

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 $12,770, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $12,727 over the past year. 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 earns strong marks from owners across its full run, especially for comfort, luxury touches, and a smooth driving experience.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners repeatedly praise the MKZ for its stylish design, upscale cabin, and comfortable ride. Many also highlight the car's strong performance and the sense of value it delivers for a luxury sedan.

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

The trade-off is that some recent expert-tested years pair the MKZ's strengths with a few recurring concerns around power delivery, ride smoothness, and the availability of advanced driver-assistance equipment.

31.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lincoln MKZ models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the MKZ as a comfortable, upscale sedan with a refined feel, and expert commentary reinforces its appeal as a well-rounded luxury choice. Across the model years in the data, the MKZ also earns praise for its smooth ride, strong feature content, and overall value.

• Owners rate the Lincoln MKZ between 4.2 and 4.8 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you verify condition, service history, and prior incidents before you commit.

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

Across all model years, at 56.9% 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: This is the entry point and brings front-wheel drive, an 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 mirrors with an auto-dimming driver’s mirror, rear USB ports, and a 110-volt outlet. It also opens up useful option packages, making it the best-value trim for many shoppers.
• 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 unlocks the Luxury package with adaptive LED headlights and the Revel Ultima stereo.
• Black Label: This special edition sits at the top of the range 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.

Higher-listing years tend to draw more shoppers because they give you more inventory to compare, more pricing spread, and a better chance of finding the right combination of mileage, condition, and equipment.

What is the Lincoln MKZ's resale value?

Most MKZ model years are down year over year, which creates more room for used buyers to find value. The steepest declines are concentrated in the newer model years, while the older years show smaller drops. That pattern suggests you can often get more car for the money by shopping the used market carefully.

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 −7.08% versus a year ago, and the 2018 model is at −5.37%.
• Deal availability: The 2019 model has 30.6% good and great deals, and the 2018 model has 33.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2018 model has the most listings at a current average price of $15,328. The Lincoln MKZ offers a comfortable, upscale cabin with a refined 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.

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