Quick answer
For the same model year, dealers ask -5 points more than private sellers.
Lincoln Continental price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | — | 5 | |
| 2018 | — | 12 | |
| 2017 | — | 11 | |
| 2002 | — | 5 | |
| 2000 | — | 6 |
ROWS 5·SOURCE Live classified listings
Dealer or private seller
On the Lincoln Continental the dealer markup works out at -5% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 48 | +18.7% | $8,294 |
| Dealer | 37 | +13.9% | $12,276 |
ROWS 2·SOURCE Live listings, normalized per model year
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Lincoln Continental cost?
The median asking price is $8,500 across 110 live listings. A 2000 asks about $2,000 and a 2019 about $18,950. The most listed year is 2018, at $13,499. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Lincoln Continental valuation tool.
Is it cheaper to buy a Continental from a private seller?
No. For the same model year private sellers ask 5 points more than dealers.
Asking prices from live classified listings, normalized against the median for each model year. Slices below a minimum listing count are omitted. Asking prices exceed transaction prices (how we count). Last updated Nov 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by Denis Kataev, founder of ForCar.
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