Real price data

What should you pay for a 2023 Lincoln Nautilus?

Original MSRP

$47,325

When new

Fair market price

$35,619

Mileage-adjusted

Below MSRP

$11,706

A fair used price

Where prices land

$26,995Fair price $35,619$46,165

25th $33,968 · 75th $38,928 · MSRP $47,325

Spread of current 2023 Lincoln Nautilus listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.

Negotiating leverage

57

out of 100

strong leverage

~76 days of national supply and listings typically ~2% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.

Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.

Market demand & negotiating leverage

76days of supply

Buyer's market

Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2023 Lincoln Nautilus.

National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2023 Lincoln Nautilus inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.

Estimated dealer cost (invoice)

$43,539$45,432

Estimated dealer invoice — about $47,325 MSRP minus a typical 48% manufacturer margin.

An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.

Fair price by trim

TrimFair priceMSRPEst. dealer cost
Base$30,777$47,325$43,539–$45,432
Reserve$36,284$53,535$49,252–$51,394
Black Label$44,461$67,245$61,865–$64,555
Base
$30,777
Reserve
$36,284
Black Label
$44,461

Out-the-door price by state

Out-the-door for a 2023 Lincoln Nautilus runs about $35,930 in MT to $39,007 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.

StateSales/use taxDoc + title + regOut-the-door
CA$2,582$110+$38,311
TX$2,226$332$38,177
FL$2,137$1,074+$38,830
NY$1,425$371$37,415
PA$2,137$587$38,343
IL$2,226$683$38,528
OH$2,048$444$38,111
GA$2,493$637$38,749
NC$1,069$793$37,481
WA$2,315$215+$38,149
OR$0$525$36,144

Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.

Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon

Safety & recalls

3 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus.

CHILD SEAT:VEHICLE TETHER ANCHOR

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Edge and Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The child seat tether wire welds on the second-row left-side seat back frame may be insufficient, which can reduce the seat's ability to properly restrain a child during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."

Remedy: Dealers will replace the left-side second-row seat back frame, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 11, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C09.

Campaign 23V198000 · 24/03/2023

SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Nautilus vehicles. The rear shock absorbers may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can result in damage to the rear brake hose, rear axle half shaft, wheel speed sensor, and/or stabilizer bar end links.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rear shocks, rear brake hoses, rear wheel speed sensor, and rear half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 17, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S32.

Campaign 23V439000 · 23/06/2023

BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.

Remedy: The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.

Campaign 25V315000 · 09/05/2025

Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.

Frequently asked questions

What is a fair price for a 2023 Lincoln Nautilus?

A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $35,619, within a typical market range of $33,968 to $38,928.

Is the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus cheaper than MSRP?

Yes — its original MSRP was about $47,325, so a fair used price is roughly $11,706 below MSRP.

What is the out-the-door price of a 2023 Lincoln Nautilus?

Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $35,930 in MT to $39,007 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.

Is now a good time to buy a 2023 Lincoln Nautilus?

There are about 76 days of national market supply for the 2023 Lincoln Nautilus Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2023 Lincoln Nautilus.

How much can you negotiate on a 2023 Lincoln Nautilus?

Negotiating leverage rates 57/100 (strong). ~76 days of national supply and listings typically ~2% above fair price — strong leverage to negotiate.

What does the dealer pay for a 2023 Lincoln Nautilus?

The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $43,539$45,432 — its $47,325 MSRP minus a typical 48% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.

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