A 2010 Lincoln Continental still asks 47% of what a 2020 one does — that's how much value it holds after 10 years. Among 52 sedans we price, that ranks #2, above the 29% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−28.8%), after which losses ease to about 24.5% a year. Calculated from 58 listings.
Lincoln Continental value by year
The newest Continental at under half the 2018 price is the 2000, with a median asking price of $2,000 (15% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $14,000 | $25,910 | 5 | |
| 2019 | $15,970 | $21,999 | 5 | |
| 2018 | $5,799 | $23,900 | 12 | |
| 2017 | $7,500 | $23,994 | 10 | |
| 2010 | $7,500 | $7,500 | 3 | |
| 2002 | $3,200 | $8,500 | 4 | |
| 2001 | $1,900 | $4,000 | 3 | |
| 2000 | $1,200 | $4,900 | 6 | |
| 1999 | $1,800 | $5,786 | 4 | |
| 1998 | $1,999 | $3,200 | 3 | |
| 1994 | $1,500 | $1,950 | 3 |
How the Lincoln Continental depreciates
The newest Lincoln Continental has a median asking price of $16,000; a 26-year-older one runs about $1,800 — roughly 89% lost over 26 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Lincoln Continental hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 10 years the Dodge Charger keeps 20%, the Chrysler 300 19% and the Hyundai Sonata 20%, against 47% for the Continental. The Continental holds value better than the Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300 and Hyundai Sonata.
The Lincoln Continental market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2018 Lincoln Continental: a dealer trade-in offer is around $5,799, selling private-party nets about $13,499, and a lot asks near $23,900 — a $18,101 spread on the same car.
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Lincoln Continental value FAQ
How much is a Lincoln Continental worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,800 to $18,950 across 11 model years. A 2018 is worth about $13,499, the median of 12 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Lincoln Continental's value?
Among Continentals from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $17,950, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $7,500.
Which Lincoln Continental year is the best value?
The newest Continental at under half the 2018 price is the 2000, with a median asking price of $2,000 (15% of it).
Does the Continental hold value better than the Dodge Charger?
Yes: over 10 years the Continental keeps 47% of its value and the Dodge Charger 20%, by the median asking prices of the 2020 and 2010 model years.
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