Used Lincoln Nautilus for Sale nearHuntsville, TX

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

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

The Lincoln Nautilus's current nationwide average price is $34,001, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $33,128 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Lincoln Nautilus a good car?

Yes — the Lincoln Nautilus is a strong pick if you want a luxury SUV that emphasizes comfort, quietness, and a premium cabin experience.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Nautilus for its luxurious feel, quiet cabin, comfortable ride, stylish design, and spacious interior. Reviewers also point to its advanced technology and the value it offers for the features included.

Expert reviews rate the 2024 and 2021 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are a soft, comfort-first driving character, screen-heavy controls that can feel distracting, and power that can feel modest for the price.

32.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lincoln Nautilus models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently highlight the Nautilus’s comfort, upscale cabin, and quiet road manners. Across the model years, it also earns praise for its stylish design and strong technology content.

• Owners rate the Lincoln Nautilus between 3 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose carefully and verify condition, history, and maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 85.4% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Lincoln BlueCruise, plus a surround-view camera system, adaptive cruise control, lane-centering steering, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and intersection assist, and front and rear automatic emergency braking.
• Infotainment: an 11.1-inch touchscreen with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 48-inch full-width display at the base of the windshield.
• Fuel efficiency: The hybrid Nautilus is EPA-rated at 29 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined.

Which Lincoln Nautilus trim should I buy?

The 2026 Lincoln Nautilus offers these trims:

• Premiere: The entry trim starts with a stately look, standard 19-inch alloy wheels, synthetic leather upholstery, and the full suite of standard driver-assistance features, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want the Nautilus experience without stepping up the price ladder.
• Reserve: This trim adds leather upholstery, adaptive dampers, upgraded Revel audio, a panoramic roof, and 20-inch wheels, making it the sweet spot if you want a richer cabin and more equipment.
• Black Label: This top trim adds higher-end interior trim, the Lincoln Rejuvenate relaxation system, the top Revel audio system, and 22-inch wheels, along with Chalet or Aurora design themes for the most upscale presentation.

What Lincoln Nautilus do most buyers choose?

The Lincoln Nautilus years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2022.

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare and a wider spread of prices and equipment. That usually makes it easier to find a configuration that fits your budget and feature priorities.

What is the Lincoln Nautilus's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across every listed model year, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The largest drops are in the double digits, while the newer model years show smaller declines than the older ones. That means you can often find meaningful savings, especially on earlier versions.

The 2025, 2023, and 2024 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Lincoln Nautilus safe?

• 2026: 9/10
• 2024: 9/10
• 2022: 8/10
• 2021: 8/10
• 2019: 9/10

Lincoln BlueCruise is standard on the 2026 Nautilus, along with a broad suite of driver-assistance features.

For the safest used buy, the 2019, 2024 and 2026 models all post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Lincoln Nautilus now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −8.95% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.7%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $34,439. The Lincoln Nautilus offers a quiet, comfortable cabin with a distinctly upscale feel.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine makes 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque, while the hybrid boosts output to 310 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque.
• Tech: Standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto pair with a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot, a digital key, satellite radio, remote start, and a wireless smartphone charger.
• Safety: Lincoln BlueCruise is standard, along with a surround-view camera system, adaptive cruise control, lane-centering steering, lane-keep assist, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, exit warning, front and rear parking sensors, a driver-attention monitor, forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and intersection assist, and front and rear automatic emergency braking.
• Starting price: The Premiere starts at $56,290.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus compare to the 2023 Ford Edge?

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

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.