Used Lincoln Nautilus for Sale nearVictoria, 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 $34,107, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $33,137 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 earns strong marks from owners for its luxurious feel, quiet cabin, comfortable ride, and spacious interior. The all-generations owner rating is 4.8/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Nautilus for its upscale cabin, smooth driving character, and generous technology. Across the model years, the recurring themes are comfort, a quiet and refined atmosphere, and a premium-feeling interior with useful features.

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

The main trade-offs called out in expert testing are the soft, comfort-first driving feel, the amount of screen space in the cabin, and modest power for the money.

35.9% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lincoln Nautilus models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently praise the Nautilus for its quiet cabin, comfortable ride, and upscale feel. The model also earns repeat praise for its technology and overall daily-driver comfort.

• 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, service history, and vehicle history before you buy.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 85.1% — 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: 11.1-inch touchscreen with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, plus a 48-inch screen 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 the standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder, all-wheel drive, a quiet ride, and the full suite of standard safety tech; it suits buyers who want the Nautilus experience at the lowest starting point.
• 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 shoppers who want a richer luxury feel.
• 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 buyers who want 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 the most popular used picks because they give you more inventory to compare and more chances to find the right price and condition. They also tend to attract shoppers looking for a balance of newer features and broader availability.

What is the Lincoln Nautilus's resale value?

The table shows broad downward movement across the model years, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The declines are all double-digit or close to it, so the market is giving buyers meaningful price relief rather than small adjustments. The newer model years show somewhat smaller drops than the older ones, but every year listed is still moving lower.

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 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 −9.03% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.73%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 34.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 35.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $34,379. The Lincoln Nautilus offers a quiet cabin, a comfortable ride, and a distinctly upscale atmosphere that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The standard turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder 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, 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, 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.
• 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 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.