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What a used Lincoln MKS costs

The typical used Lincoln MKS price is $5,500: the median of 138 live listings across model years 2008–2016. A 2013 asks about $5,500.

Median asking price and the middle of the market for that year. Mileage, condition and options move a particular car inside this range — Pro prices a specific VIN.
Live classified listings · 138 listings · median $5,500 · Updated Nov 3, 2026
Quick answer

For the same model year, dealers ask 26 points more than private sellers; a four-wheel drive MKS asks +11% against the median of its model year.

Lincoln MKS price by model year

FIG.01·Lincoln MKS prices by model year
YearTypical priceSpreadListings
2016$10,995—5
2013$5,500—14
2012$6,487—14
2011$4,999—7
2010$4,800—6
2009$5,400—6
ROWS 6·SOURCE Live classified listings

Dealer or private seller

On the Lincoln MKS the dealer markup works out at 26% over a private sale of the same year.

FIG.02·Lincoln MKS — dealer versus private
SellerListingsvs median yearAverage asked
Private seller64-9.8%$5,057
Dealer63+16.3%$7,324
ROWS 2·SOURCE Live listings, normalized per model year

Which options hold value

The single biggest swing on a Lincoln MKS is drivetrain: 4WD asks +11% against the median of its own model year.

FIG.05·Lincoln MKS — what options are worth
ItemOptionListingsvs median year
DrivetrainFour-wheel drive41+10.8%
DrivetrainFront-wheel drive47+4.2%
ROWS 2·SOURCE Live listings, normalized per model year
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Frequently asked questions

How much does a used Lincoln MKS cost?

The median asking price is $5,500 across 138 live listings. A 2009 asks about $5,400 and a 2016 about $10,995. The most listed year is 2013, at $5,500. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Lincoln MKS valuation tool.

Is it cheaper to buy a MKS from a private seller?

Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 16.3% above and private sellers 9.8% below, a gap of about $1,436 on a 2013 at $5,500.

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 , founder of ForCar.
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