A 2006 Lincoln Town Car still asks 77% of what a 2011 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 73 sedans we price, that ranks #30, above the 72% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−30.8%), after which losses ease to about 23.8% a year. Mileage costs it 57%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 178 listings.
Lincoln Town Car value by year
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | $4,150 | $11,800 | 3 | |
| 2010 | $1,550 | $14,000 | 7 | |
| 2009 | $2,000 | $10,999 | 9 | |
| 2008 | $3,750 | $11,000 | 28 | |
| 2007 | $2,900 | $13,500 | 11 | |
| 2006 | $1,550 | $12,000 | 17 | |
| 2005 | $2,999 | $12,000 | 11 | |
| 2004 | $2,500 | $9,900 | 13 | |
| 2003 | $3,295 | $9,990 | 8 | |
| 2002 | $2,750 | $4,000 | 4 | |
| 2001 | $1,500 | $3,200 | 3 | |
| 2000 | $2,000 | $7,500 | 8 | |
| 1999 | $1,000 | $4,900 | 3 | |
| 1998 | $1,000 | $9,900 | 15 | |
| 1997 | $1,234 | $8,495 | 9 | |
| 1996 | $2,995 | $7,800 | 3 | |
| 1995 | $2,500 | $6,600 | 6 | |
| 1994 | $5,500 | $12,900 | 5 | |
| 1993 | $5,500 | $15,000 | 6 | |
| 1992 | $1,850 | $3,500 | 3 | |
| 1991 | $2,500 | $15,000 | 3 | |
| 1990 | $1,000 | $2,800 | 3 |
How the Lincoln Town Car depreciates
The newest Lincoln Town Car has a median asking price of $6,995; a 21-year-older one runs about $2,400 — roughly 66% lost over 21 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Lincoln Town Car hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 5 years the Dodge Charger keeps 64%, the Chrysler 300 72% and the Hyundai Sonata 85%, against 77% for the Town Car. The Town Car holds value better than the Dodge Charger and Chrysler 300, but not the Hyundai Sonata.
The Lincoln Town Car market right now
Adjust your Lincoln Town Car value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Lincoln Town Car about 57% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2008 Lincoln Town Car: a dealer trade-in offer is around $3,750, selling private-party nets about $5,500, and a lot asks near $11,000 — a $7,250 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the Town Car costs a median 8% more from a private seller than from a dealer, across the 3 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Lincoln Town Car price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | $6,850 (38) | $6,000 (19) | −12% |
| 2005 | $5,450 (24) | $4,995 (15) | −8% |
| 2004 | $4,950 (18) | $4,748 (6) | −4% |
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Lincoln Town Car value FAQ
How much is a Lincoln Town Car worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $1,500 to $15,000 across 22 model years. A 2008 is worth about $5,500, the median of 28 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Lincoln Town Car's value?
Among Town Cars from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $14,000, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $3,600; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 57%.
Is a Lincoln Town Car cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a dealer: for the same model year, private sellers ask a median 8% more, across 3 recent model years in our listings.
Does the Town Car hold value better than the Dodge Charger?
Yes: over 5 years the Town Car keeps 77% of its value and the Dodge Charger 64%, by the median asking prices of the 2011 and 2006 model years.
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