A 2016 Lincoln MKS averages $8,995 today, with most selling between $2,195 and $13,477. ForCar prices the Lincoln MKS from real US listings across 8 model years ($3,900–$8,995) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2011 Lincoln MKS still asks 72% of what a 2016 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 85 sedans we price, that ranks #22, above the 55% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−35.3%), after which losses ease to about 18.4% a year. Calculated from 77 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.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $2,195 | $13,477 | 8 | |
| 2015 | $4,500 | $10,388 | 7 | |
| 2014 | $5,999 | $11,995 | 5 | |
| 2013 | $3,400 | $7,900 | 17 | |
| 2012 | $3,900 | $9,995 | 9 | |
| 2011 | $3,000 | $9,500 | 7 | |
| 2010 | $3,995 | $5,999 | 11 | |
| 2009 | $2,300 | $7,999 | 13 |
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:
The newest Lincoln MKS averages $8,995; a 7-year-older one runs about $3,950 — roughly 56% 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 #22 of 85, against a class median of 55%.
The Lincoln MKS market right now
What the market asks for a Lincoln MKS at each model year — the median of 186 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
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:
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.
For a 2016 Lincoln MKS: a dealer trade-in offer is around $2,195, selling private-party nets about $8,995, and a lot asks near $13,477 — a $11,282 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 $8,995 today (roughly $2,195–$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.
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