Used Lincoln Nautilus for Sale nearMontpelier, VT

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 $34,098, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $33,152 over the past year. These figures are for this model only.

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 atmosphere. 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, quiet cabin, comfortable ride, and stylish design. Many also highlight its spacious interior and the strong 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 the soft, comfort-first driving character, the screen-heavy interface, and the modest power some versions deliver for the money.

35.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lincoln Nautilus models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Lincoln Nautilus for its luxurious feel, quiet cabin, comfortable ride, and stylish design. Expert reviews also point to a comfort-focused character, strong technology, and a premium cabin experience.

• 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 choose a well-kept example with a clean history and a strong service record.

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, 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, 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 the 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 these trims:

• Premiere: The entry trim brings the Nautilus’s core luxury feel, standard all-wheel drive, the 11.1-inch touchscreen, the 48-inch display, and the standard safety suite; it suits you if you want the most accessible way into the model.
• Reserve: This trim adds leather upholstery, adaptive dampers, upgraded Revel audio, a panoramic roof, and 20-inch wheels, making it the best-value choice for many shoppers who want a richer cabin and more equipment.
• Black Label: The top trim adds higher-end interior trim, the Lincoln Rejuvenate relaxation system, the top Revel audio system, and 22-inch wheels for the most upscale experience.

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 the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and equipment mix. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop when you want a balance of selection and value.

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. Several years have double-digit drops, while the newer models are falling by smaller amounts. That creates a useful spread of value across the lineup, especially if you want a recent model with a lower entry price than new.

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.

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 −8.9% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.57%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.3% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $34,481. The Lincoln Nautilus offers a quiet, comfortable cabin with a premium atmosphere that makes it easy to live with every day.

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 48-inch display, an 11.1-inch touchscreen, 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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.