Lincoln's Discontinued Continental Now Costs Less Than a Used Toyota Highlander

The Lincoln Continental, the brand's last large sedan, has seen its value fall to used Toyota Highlander territory. Average prices now sit around $19,000 to $23,000, far below the nearly $70,000 sticker price some 2017 models carried when new.

Lincoln produced the modern Continental from the 2017 model year until the sedan was dropped after 2020. Its first full year on sale, 2017, was its best: 12,012 units. That beat the Cadillac CT6 by about 2,000 cars and tripled Lexus LS sales. All three large sedans have since been discontinued.

0-liter twin-turbo V6 making 400 horsepower. That engine, along with the other powertrains offered, was exclusive to the Continental among Lincoln sedans. 0 seconds and came with multi-way massaging seats. 4 inches long, larger than a 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class but smaller than an S-Class.

Lincoln also built 230 Coach Door Editions for 2019 and 2020. These started around $115,000 and were modified by Cabot Coach Builders in Haverhill, Massachusetts, with rear-hinged doors, upgraded rear leather, and a longer center console with folding tables and Sync 3 controls. Recent auction results for two examples reached $82,500 and $104,777.

Regular Continentals can be found for less. High-mile cars with repair histories have sold for under $10,000, while well-kept examples go for about $22,000 to $26,000. For roughly the price of a used Toyota Highlander, Lincoln's discontinued flagship sedan is a tempting option.