Used Lincoln Aviator for Sale nearFort St. John, BC

How much does the Lincoln Aviator cost in today's market?

Used Lincoln Aviator prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Lincoln Aviator's current nationwide average price is $48,388 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $47,689 CAD over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Lincoln Aviator a good car?

Yes — the Lincoln Aviator is a strong choice if you want a luxury SUV that focuses on comfort, refinement, and a premium cabin experience.

The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Aviator for its luxurious feel, comfortable ride, and upscale interior. Technology and strong performance also come up often as positives, especially for shoppers who want a family-friendly SUV with a premium character.

Expert reviews rate the 2025 and 2026 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are a cramped third row, awkward handling, and pricing that can feel high for the segment.

27.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Lincoln Aviator models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Aviator for its comfort, luxurious feel, and powerful performance. Across the model years, the cabin quality and family-friendly layout also stand out as recurring strengths.

• Owners rate the Lincoln Aviator between 4.6 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most tied to model-year condition and maintenance history, so a careful inspection and service records matter.

What should I look for when buying a used Lincoln Aviator?

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: Buyers shouldn't expect good fuel economy from any version as the Aviator is rated by Natural Resources Canada at 13.8 litres per 100 kilometres in the city, 9.5 on the highway, and 11.9 combined.
• Infotainment: The screens are home to the Lincoln Digital Experience, which includes access to apps such as Google Assistant and the Google Play store.
• Safety package: Lincoln Co-Pilot360 Drive 2.0 includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and intersection assist, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane centring steering, high beam assist, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, reverse automatic braking, a driver attention monitor, a surround-view camera system, and four years of the BlueCruise hands-free highway driving system.

Which Lincoln Aviator trim should I buy?

The 2026 Lincoln Aviator offers these trims:

• Premiere: The entry trim brings synthetic leather upholstery, the Lincoln Digital Experience, a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster, a 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 5.8-inch second-row touchscreen, and standard safety tech. It suits buyers who want the Aviator’s core luxury feel at the lower starting point.
• Reserve: The Reserve adds leather upholstery, ambient lighting, a Revel 14-speaker audio system, LED fog lights, quad-zone automatic climate control, a power tilt/telescoping steering column, a head-up display, and larger 21-inch wheels. It stands out as the best-value trim for shoppers who want the richest mix of comfort and convenience features.

What Lincoln Aviator do most buyers choose?

The Lincoln Aviator years with the most listings are 2022, 2023, and 2021.

Higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right colour, trim, and price combination. They also often sit in a sweet spot between newer features and more accessible pricing.

What is the Lincoln Aviator's resale value?

The Aviator’s used prices are down sharply across every model year shown, which is good news if you’re shopping for value. The newer model years are still commanding higher prices, but the year-over-year declines are substantial across the board. That creates a wide spread of options for buyers who want to balance budget and age.

The 2025, 2024, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Lincoln Aviator safe?

• 2026: 9/10
• 2025: 9/10
• 2023: 8/10

Lincoln Co-Pilot360 Drive 2.0 is standard on the 2026 Aviator.

For the safest used buy, the 2025 and 2026 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Lincoln Aviator now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −14.55% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.25%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 30.2% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 27.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2022 model has the most listings at a current average price of $41,019 CAD. The Lincoln Aviator offers a quiet, upscale cabin with a strong luxury feel that suits family use and long-distance comfort.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: Every Aviator is powered by a twin-turbocharged 3.0-litre V6 that makes 383 horsepower and 415 pound-feet of torque, and the power flows through a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission to all-wheel-drive (AWD), which is standard in Canada.
• Tech: The Aviator’s tech suite includes a 12.4-inch digital instrument cluster, a 13.2-inch infotainment touchscreen, and the Lincoln Digital Experience with access to apps such as Google Assistant and the Google Play store.
• Safety: Lincoln Co-Pilot360 Drive 2.0 includes forward collision warning with pedestrian detection and intersection assist, automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, lane centring steering, high beam assist, front and rear parking sensors, blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, reverse automatic braking, a driver attention monitor, a surround-view camera system, and four years of the BlueCruise hands-free highway driving system.
• Starting price: At the time of writing, the Premiere started at $80,295 CAD including a mandatory $2,595 CAD destination fee.

If you're buying used today, the 2022 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2022 Lincoln Aviator compare to the 2022 Ford Explorer?

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 4, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.