MKS
What a Lincoln MKS is worth

A 2016 Lincoln MKS averages $9,995 today, with most selling between $5,800 and $13,477. ForCar prices the Lincoln MKS from real US listings across 8 model years ($3,995–$10,490) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.

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Years priced
$9,995
2016 avg
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What the numbers say

A 2011 Lincoln MKS still asks 87% of what a 2016 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 71 sedans we price, that ranks #6, above the 55% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−54.1%). Calculated from 71 listings.

Lincoln MKS value by year

What a Lincoln MKS is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.

FIG.01·Lincoln MKS Value by Year
YearTrade-inMedianDealerListings
2016$5,800$9,995$13,4777
2015$2,900$10,490$10,9887
2014$3,950$6,750$11,99511
2013$4,900$5,295$8,99511
2012$4,995$9,995$10,0009
2011$3,700$8,700$9,5009
2010$2,400$3,995$5,99910
2009$1,000$4,500$8,4997
ROWS 8·SOURCE ForCar · Lincoln MKS

How the Lincoln MKS depreciates

Median market price by model year — how a Lincoln MKS loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:

FIG.02·Lincoln MKS Depreciation Curve — Median Value by Year
20162015201420132012201120102009$9,995$10,490$6,750$5,295$9,995$8,700$3,995$4,500
RANGE $9,995 → $4,500·SOURCE ForCar · Lincoln MKS

The newest Lincoln MKS averages $9,995; a 7-year-older one runs about $4,500 — roughly 55% lost over 7 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.

Does the Lincoln MKS hold value better than its rivals?

Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2016 price a 2011 car still asks. Higher is better — the Lincoln MKS sits at #6 of 71, against a class median of 55%.

FIG.03·Lincoln MKS vs sedans — Value Retention
01
WRX98%
02
528i94%
03
Lancer92%
04
M290%
05
Clubman89%
06
MKS87%
07
G-Class85%
08
Versa85%
09
IS84%
10
Taurus76%
11
Golf75%
12
Mazda674%
TOP 12·UNIT % of 2016 price retained·SOURCE ForCar · 71 listings

The Lincoln MKS market right now

What the market asks for a Lincoln MKS at each model year — the median of 106 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.

FIG.04·Lincoln MKS Market — Asking Price Range by Year
20092010201120122013201420152016$4,500$3,995$8,700$9,995$5,295$6,750$10,490$9,995
RANGE $4,500 → $9,995·SOURCE ForCar · 106 listings
This is the median line. Pro plots all 106 Lincoln MKS listings on this chart and flags every under-market deal.Upgrade to Pro →

Adjust your Lincoln MKS value for mileage

Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Lincoln MKS is worth on today's market.

And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band:

FIG.05·Lincoln MKS — Price by Mileage Band
01
40k–100k18 listings$8,995
02
100k–150k48 listings$8,995
03
Over 150k33 listings$4,800
TOP 3·UNIT median asking price·SOURCE ForCar · 99 listings

Trade-in, private-party & dealer price

Every Lincoln MKS 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.

Trade-in / low
$6k
Private-party
$10k
Dealer / high
$13k
FIG.06·Lincoln MKS — Trade-in vs Private-Party vs Dealer
01
Trade-in — a dealer pays you10th percentile$5,800
02
Private-party — you sell itmedian · typical price$9,995
03
Dealer retail — a lot charges90th percentile$13,477
TOP 3·UNIT $ · 2016 Lincoln MKS·SOURCE ForCar · 7 listings

For a 2016 Lincoln MKS: a dealer trade-in offer is around $5,800, selling private-party nets about $9,995, and a lot asks near $13,477 — a $7,677 spread on the same car.

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Lincoln MKS value FAQ

How much is a Lincoln MKS worth?

A 2016 Lincoln MKS averages $9,995 today (roughly $5,800–$13,477). 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 MKS 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 MKS 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 MKS from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.

Which Lincoln MKS 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 MKS 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 MKSs are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.

Lincoln MKS values from real US market listings, aggregated per model year. For exact specs decode your VIN. Last updated Aug 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.