For the same model year, dealers ask 17 points more than private sellers; NY is the cheapest state at -20% and NM the priciest at +35%; a front-wheel drive MKZ asks +10% against the median of its model year.
Lincoln MKZ price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | — | 5 | |
| 2017 | — | 16 | |
| 2016 | — | 7 | |
| 2015 | — | 11 | |
| 2014 | — | 11 | |
| 2013 | — | 15 | |
| 2012 | — | 22 | |
| 2011 | — | 10 | |
| 2010 | — | 13 | |
| 2009 | — | 8 | |
| 2008 | — | 6 | |
| 2007 | — | 5 |
For the 2017 model year, the Lincoln MKZ has a median asking price of $10,999; the Cadillac CTS asks $14,800, the Ford Fusion $7,999 and the Buick LaCrosse $14,000. Only the Ford Fusion asks less.
Dealer or private seller
On the Lincoln MKZ the dealer markup works out at 17% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 215 | +11.2% | $9,135 |
| Private seller | 207 | -5.9% | $6,398 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 365 | +3.7% | $7,722 |
| Rebuilt | 36 | -1.4% | $8,631 |
| Salvage | 12 | -12.9% | $6,933 |
Branded titles are harder to insure, finance and resell, so check the exact car first: run its VIN against the records.
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2012 MKZ, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 75–100k and 150–175k bands the asking price falls 35%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 75–100k miles | 10 | |
| 100–125k miles | 16 | |
| 125–150k miles | 11 | |
| 150–175k miles | 14 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Lincoln MKZ is drivetrain: FWD asks +10% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 217 | +10.3% |
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 82 | -2.6% |
| Fuel | Gas | 358 | +2.3% |
| Fuel | Hybrid | 55 | +2.2% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Lincoln MKZ asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is NM at +35%, cheapest NY at -20% — 54 points apart, which on a $6,850 car is roughly $3,706.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 16 | |
| MI | 16 | |
| MD | 16 | |
| MA | 17 | |
| PA | 21 | |
| WI | 17 | |
| CO | 15 | |
| MN | 45 | |
| TX | 29 | |
| NM | 12 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Lincoln MKZ cost?
The median asking price is $6,850 across 497 live listings. A 2007 asks about $3,500 and a 2018 about $12,000. The most listed year is 2012, at $4,995.
Is a used MKZ cheaper than a Cadillac CTS?
Yes. For the 2017 model year the MKZ has a median asking price of $10,999 and the Cadillac CTS $14,800, so the MKZ asks 26% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a MKZ from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 11.2% above and private sellers 5.9% below, a gap of about $1,881 on a 2017 at $10,999.
How much value does a MKZ lose per 25,000 miles?
About 6% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2012 MKZ, measured from the 100–125k band to the 150–175k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Lincoln MKZ valuation tool.
How much less is a rebuilt-title MKZ worth?
Hardly at all: in 36 listings, rebuilt-title cars ask within 1% of the median for their model year.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a MKZ?
Of the states with enough listings, NY asks least at -19.6% against the national median, and NM most at +34.5%. On the typical $6,850 MKZ that spread is about $3,706.
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