2012 Lincoln MKZ

VIN 3LNHL2GC5CR801254 ABOVE TYPICAL · $1,872 above typical price Plainview, TX
Listed at
$8,867
typical market $6,995 · 29 comps

This 2012 Lincoln MKZ is listed at $8,867 with 90,843 miles in Plainview, TX.

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Market price range

Based on 29 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 18, 2026
This vehicle · $8,867
Below market
$3,892
Typical price
$6,995
Above market
$9,900

This vehicle: $8,867 — $1,872 above the typical market price ($6,995)

Asking $8,867 · typical market price $6,995 · based on 29 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Price dropped $1,128 (−11.3%) over 62 days.

May 27, 2026 · $9,995 Jul 28, 2026 · $8,867

Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN 3LNHL2GC5CR801254, spanning 62 days.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Bill Wells Chevrolet Plainview, TX 79072 $8,867 90,843 mi 2026-07-28

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Bill Wells Chevrolet Plainview, TX 79072 $10,220 90,843 mi 2026-05-29

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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$158
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $887 down
Amount financed
$7,980
Total interest
$1,500

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for 3LNHL2GC5CR801254
Engine
3.5L · V6
Horsepower
263
Drivetrain
FWD/Front-Wheel Drive
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, MEXICO
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability
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Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
19
MPG
City
17
MPG
Highway
24
MPG
$2,450 /yr est. fuel

Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 19 MPG combined.

5-year cost to own

Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Lincoln MKZ likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.

Fuel $12,250
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $8,400
Total, 5 years $27,450

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Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2012 Lincoln MKZ has 6 recall campaigns as of July 2026. NHTSA rated it 4 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 19 MPG.

Overall
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Frontal crash
★★★☆☆
3 of 5 · NHTSA
Side crash
★★★★☆
4 of 5 · NHTSA
Rollover
★★★★★
5 of 5 · NHTSA

Tested configuration: 2012 Lincoln MKZ 4 DR AWD

6 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • AIR BAGS
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014 Ford Mustang vehicles sold, or ever registered, in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana,…
    NHTSA campaign 19V001000
  • AIR BAGS
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan and 2010-2012 Lincoln MKZ vehicles that previously received a replacement passenger air bag under…
    NHTSA campaign 18V775000
  • AIR BAGS
    Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012 Ford Fusion and Mustang and Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California,…
    NHTSA campaign 17V024000

Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Model-level data for the 2012 Lincoln MKZ from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed July 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2012 Lincoln MKZ over the last 6 months — the market firmed $1 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
March 2026 $6,995
April 2026 $6,999
May 2026 $7,698
June 2026 $6,998
July 2026 $6,998
August 2026 $6,996

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2007–2012

What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.

Year Units for sale Median price vs newest Avg mileage
2012 63 $6,995 100% 116,210 mi
2011 41 $6,995 100% 118,894 mi
2010 30 $6,090 87% 108,972 mi
2008 25 $5,340 76% 116,298 mi
2007 21 $5,194 74% 113,650 mi

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