A 2015 Lincoln MKZ still asks 46% of what a 2020 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 82 sedans we price, that ranks #56, below the 54% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−29.4%), after which losses ease to about 19.7% a year. Mileage costs it 52%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 154 listings.
Lincoln MKZ value by year
The newest MKZ at under half the 2020 price is the 2015, with a median asking price of $8,500 (46% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $14,995 | $22,890 | 18 | |
| 2019 | $7,995 | $19,750 | 6 | |
| 2018 | $6,500 | $13,500 | 5 | |
| 2017 | $8,000 | $15,495 | 16 | |
| 2016 | $4,995 | $13,995 | 7 | |
| 2015 | $4,950 | $12,500 | 12 | |
| 2014 | $4,500 | $8,995 | 13 | |
| 2013 | $5,999 | $12,600 | 15 | |
| 2012 | $3,200 | $8,495 | 22 | |
| 2011 | $3,795 | $8,900 | 9 | |
| 2010 | $3,300 | $6,490 | 13 | |
| 2009 | $2,000 | $5,000 | 6 | |
| 2008 | $1,500 | $6,850 | 6 | |
| 2007 | $1,234 | $5,500 | 6 |
How the Lincoln MKZ depreciates
The newest Lincoln MKZ has a median asking price of $18,648; a 13-year-older one runs about $2,950 — roughly 84% lost over 13 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Lincoln MKZ hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Toyota Camry keeps 55%, the Honda Accord 67% and the Toyota Prius 69%, against 46% for the MKZ. The Toyota Camry, Honda Accord and Toyota Prius hold value better than the MKZ.
The Lincoln MKZ market right now
Adjust your Lincoln MKZ value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Lincoln MKZ about 52% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2020 Lincoln MKZ: a dealer trade-in offer is around $14,995, selling private-party nets about $18,648, and a lot asks near $22,890 — a $7,895 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the MKZ costs a median 7% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 7 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Lincoln MKZ price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | $13,000 (5) | $15,448 (8) | +19% |
| 2018 | $13,500 (5) | $13,499 (11) | same |
| 2017 | $10,300 (21) | $10,997 (32) | +7% |
| 2016 | $7,500 (18) | $10,750 (20) | +43% |
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Lincoln MKZ value FAQ
How much is a Lincoln MKZ worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,950 to $18,648 across 14 model years. A 2020 is worth about $18,648, the median of 18 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Lincoln MKZ's value?
Among MKZs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $15,475, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $4,500; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 52%.
Which Lincoln MKZ year is the best value?
The newest MKZ at under half the 2020 price is the 2015, with a median asking price of $8,500 (46% of it).
Is a Lincoln MKZ cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 7% more, across 7 recent model years in our listings.
Does the MKZ hold value better than the Toyota Camry?
No: over 5 years the MKZ keeps 46% of its value and the Toyota Camry 55%, by the median asking prices of the 2020 and 2015 model years.
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