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 $34,520, and its year-round low is $33,200.57. That gives you a useful snapshot of what this model typically costs across the market right now. 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, style, and a quiet cabin. The all-generations owner rating is 4.82/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Nautilus for its luxurious feel, comfortable ride, quiet cabin, and stylish design. Many also highlight its spacious interior and the strong value it offers for the features included. Expert reviews reinforce that appeal with recurring praise for the buttery smooth ride, quiet cabin, and technology-rich presentation.

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

The main trade-offs show up in the newer expert-reviewed years: the sheer amount of screen space can be distracting, sportiness isn’t even a consideration, and there is little power for the money. Those are the kinds of compromises you should expect if you prioritize luxury and tech over sharper driving dynamics.

33.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lincoln Nautilus models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Nautilus as a comfortable, quiet, and well-equipped luxury SUV with broad appeal. The strongest feedback centers on its refined cabin, smooth ride, and upscale feel, which are the traits that tend to matter most in long-term daily use.

• Owners rate the Lincoln Nautilus between 3.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks most manageable when you focus on well-kept examples with clean history and strong maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 86.5% — 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, high-beam assist, 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.
• Infotainment: standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto with an 11.1-inch touchscreen and a full-width 48-inch display.
• 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...

• Premiere: This is the entry point, and it gives you the Nautilus’s core luxury experience with the standard powertrain, standard all-wheel drive, and the full suite of standard safety and tech features. It’s the best-value trim if you want the model’s main strengths without stepping up in price.
• Reserve: This trim adds leather upholstery, adaptive dampers, upgraded Revel audio, a panoramic roof, and 20-inch wheels, making it the sweet spot for shoppers who want a more upscale feel and extra comfort features.
• Black Label: This top trim adds higher-end interior trim, the Lincoln Rejuvenate relaxation system, the top Revel audio system, and 22-inch wheels for buyers who want the most luxurious version.

What Lincoln Nautilus do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right color, trim, and price. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, which helps keep selection broad.

What is the Lincoln Nautilus's resale value?

Most model years in the Nautilus lineup are showing meaningful price declines, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are in the double-digit range, while the newest years are falling more slowly. That means recent models are still softening, but they’re doing so at a gentler pace than the older ones.

The 2025, 2024, and 2020 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, along with a broad set 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 −4.53% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −8.54%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 33%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $35,341. The Lincoln Nautilus offers a quiet, comfortable cabin with a strong luxury feel and a distinctive design.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Nautilus has only modest power for its price, with 250 horsepower and 280 pound-feet of torque from the standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, or 310 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque from the hybrid, plus 29 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 30 mpg combined.
• Tech: The cabin centers on a full-width 48-inch screen and an 11.1-inch touchscreen, with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: Lincoln BlueCruise is standard, along with a surround-view camera system 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 2027 inventory to mature.

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