A 2006 Lincoln LS averages $2,800 today, with most selling between $2,800 and $6,995. ForCar prices the Lincoln LS from real US listings across 7 model years ($2,500–$7,000) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2001 Lincoln LS still asks 125% of what a 2006 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 56 sedans we price, that ranks #14, above the 92% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−43.1%), after which losses ease to about 20.4% a year. Calculated from 38 listings.
Lincoln LS value by year
What a Lincoln LS is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | $2,800 | $6,995 | 4 | |
| 2005 | $1,950 | $25,000 | 5 | |
| 2004 | $1,950 | $9,995 | 7 | |
| 2003 | $3,000 | $7,000 | 6 | |
| 2002 | $1,850 | $3,995 | 9 | |
| 2001 | $2,900 | $4,000 | 3 | |
| 2000 | $1,000 | $6,500 | 4 |
How the Lincoln LS depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Lincoln LS loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Lincoln LS averages $2,800; a 6-year-older one runs about $2,500 — roughly 11% lost over 6 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Lincoln LS hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2006 price a 2001 car still asks. Higher is better — the Lincoln LS sits at #14 of 56, against a class median of 92%.
The Lincoln LS market right now
What the market asks for a Lincoln LS at each model year — the median of 51 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Lincoln LS value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Lincoln LS is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Lincoln LS has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2006 Lincoln LS: a dealer trade-in offer is around $2,800, selling private-party nets about $2,800, and a lot asks near $6,995 — a $4,195 spread on the same car.
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Lincoln LS value FAQ
How much is a Lincoln LS worth?
A 2006 Lincoln LS averages $2,800 today (roughly $2,800–$6,995). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Lincoln LS value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Lincoln LS value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Lincoln LS from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Lincoln LS year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Lincoln LS Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Lincoln LSs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.
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