For the same model year, dealers ask 17 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -7% and MN the priciest at +42%; a four-wheel drive Nautilus asks +17% against the median of its model year.
Lincoln Nautilus price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | 11 | |
| 2022 | — | 7 | |
| 2021 | — | 7 | |
| 2020 | — | 17 | |
| 2019 | — | 19 |
For the 2020 model year, the Lincoln Nautilus has a median asking price of $17,995; the Tesla Model Y asks $25,999, the Mazda CX-5 $18,500 and the Kia Telluride $18,638. It is the cheapest of the four, 31% below the priciest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Lincoln Nautilus the dealer markup works out at 17% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 121 | +16.9% | $27,895 |
| Private seller | 32 | -0.2% | $21,056 |
What a branded title costs
| Title | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clean title | 120 | +15.8% | $27,528 |
| Rebuilt | 18 | +2.1% | $22,674 |
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 2019 Nautilus, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 25–50k and 100–125k bands the asking price falls 35%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 25–50k miles | 11 | |
| 50–75k miles | 17 | |
| 100–125k miles | 11 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Lincoln Nautilus is drivetrain: 4WD asks +17% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 74 | +17.0% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 44 | +3.4% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Lincoln Nautilus asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is MN at +42%, cheapest FL at -7% — 49 points apart, which on a $21,995 car is roughly $10,822.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 13 | |
| MI | 13 | |
| TX | 40 | |
| MN | 24 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Lincoln Nautilus cost?
The median asking price is $21,995 across 181 live listings. A 2019 asks about $15,000 and a 2025 about $65,995.
Is a used Nautilus cheaper than a Tesla Model Y?
Yes. For the 2020 model year the Nautilus has a median asking price of $17,995 and the Tesla Model Y $25,999, so the Nautilus asks 31% less.
Is it cheaper to buy a Nautilus from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 16.9% above and private sellers 0.2% below, a gap of about $3,077 on a 2020 at $17,995.
How much value does a Nautilus lose per 25,000 miles?
About 15% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2019 Nautilus, measured from the 50–75k band to the 100–125k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Lincoln Nautilus valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Nautilus?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -7.1% against the national median, and MN most at +42.1%. On the typical $21,995 Nautilus that spread is about $10,822.
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