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Lincoln MKX Depreciation & Resale Value

Lincoln MKX keeps an estimated 54% of its original MSRP after 5 years — #306 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.

Per VINdown's modeling, the Lincoln MKX retains an estimated 54% of its original MSRP after five years, ranking #306 of 530 cars we track. That is roughly in line with the 54% five-year average for Luxury in its class.

The loss does not land all at once here: the Lincoln MKX sheds about 9% in year one and keeps going at much the same rate. From roughly $39,035 it falls to around $21,235 by year five — a five-year loss near $17,800, about $9.75 a day in depreciation.

There is no single sweet spot on the Lincoln MKX: it gives up a similar share of its value every year rather than falling off a cliff, so how long you keep it matters more than what age you buy it at. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.

Lincoln MKX depreciation FAQ

Does the Lincoln MKX hold its value?

It keeps an estimated 54% of its original MSRP after five years — worse than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #306).

How much does a Lincoln MKX depreciate in 5 years?

From about $39,035 when new it drops to roughly $21,235 after five years — a loss near $17,800 (54% of its original MSRP retained).

When is the best time to buy a used Lincoln MKX?

There is no sweet spot to wait for on this one — it sheds a similar share of its value every year for the first five rather than dropping sharply and then levelling off, so the age that suits you depends on how long you plan to keep it. Age 3 is where the single steepest year falls.