A 2011 Lincoln MKS still asks 44% of what a 2016 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 88 sedans we price, that ranks #72, below the 56% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−45.5%), after which losses ease to about 7.3% a year. Calculated from 46 listings.
Lincoln MKS value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $5,800 | $14,995 | 6 | |
| 2015 | $8,995 | $12,998 | 3 | |
| 2014 | $3,500 | $10,900 | 4 | |
| 2013 | $4,900 | $7,295 | 12 | |
| 2012 | $3,195 | $6,500 | 4 | |
| 2011 | $3,200 | $7,850 | 6 | |
| 2010 | $1,100 | $6,900 | 5 | |
| 2009 | $1,950 | $8,750 | 6 |
How the Lincoln MKS depreciates
The newest Lincoln MKS has a median asking price of $10,995; a 7-year-older one runs about $5,400 — roughly 51% lost over 7 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Lincoln MKS hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Dodge Charger keeps 61%, the Chrysler 300 65% and the Hyundai Sonata 53%, against 44% for the MKS. The Dodge Charger, Chrysler 300 and Hyundai Sonata hold value better than the MKS.
The Lincoln MKS market right now
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2013 Lincoln MKS: a dealer trade-in offer is around $4,900, selling private-party nets about $5,995, and a lot asks near $7,295 — a $2,395 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the MKS costs a median 51% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 6 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Lincoln MKS price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | $3,900 (5) | $8,798 (10) | +126% |
| 2013 | $4,999 (17) | $6,900 (17) | +38% |
| 2012 | $6,050 (6) | $8,999 (7) | +49% |
| 2011 | $4,250 (6) | $6,495 (7) | +53% |
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Lincoln MKS value FAQ
How much is a Lincoln MKS worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $4,800 to $10,999 across 8 model years. A 2013 is worth about $5,995, the median of 12 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Lincoln MKS's value?
Among MKSs from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $8,650, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,400.
Is a Lincoln MKS cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 51% more, across 6 recent model years in our listings.
Does the MKS hold value better than the Dodge Charger?
No: over 5 years the MKS keeps 44% of its value and the Dodge Charger 61%, by the median asking prices of the 2016 and 2011 model years.
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