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2019 Lincoln Continental Trims Comparison

2019 Continental trim level differences

The 2019 Lincoln Continental is available in four trim levels. The base trim shares some luxuries and features with its more expensive brethren but has a limited options list. The Select is only a modest upgrade but has access to a decent options list. The Reserve trim is more generously equipped with luxury features. The range-topping Black Label comes with unique, upscale interior options and membership in Lincoln's lifestyle service program.

Three engines are available for the Continental. The base engine is a 3.7-liter V6 (305 horsepower, 280 pound-feet of torque), which comes standard on base and Select trims. A turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 (335 hp, 380 lb-ft of torque) is standard on the Reserve and Black Label trims. Both engines are paired with a six-speed automatic transmission and can be had with either front- or all-wheel drive.

The third engine option is a turbocharged 3.0-liter V6 (400 hp, 400 lb-ft) that's optional on the Reserve and Black Label trims. To manage this engine's power, Lincoln bundles it with a torque-vectoring AWD system. This engine also uses a six-speed automatic transmission.

Beyond the 3.7-liter V6, the base trim receives 18-inch wheels, xenon headlights, power-folding side mirrors (driver-side auto dimming), front and rear parking sensors, an adaptive suspension and keyless entry.

Inside, you get dual-zone climate control with a rear-seat air vents, power-adjustable front seats with heating, and simulated-leather upholstery. Infotainment duties are handled by Ford's Sync 3 system, which comes with an 8-inch touchscreen interface, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, satellite radio, two USB ports and a 10-speaker sound system. All Continentals now come with adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane keeping assist as well.

Moving up to the Select trim adds 19-inch wheels, power-operated soft-close doors, a hands-free trunklid opener, navigation, leather upholstery and rear-seat USB ports.

The Reserve trim, in addition to the turbocharged 2.7-liter V6, gets heated rear seats, a heated steering wheel, a surround-view parking camera system, an automated parking system, a head-up display, a panoramic moonroof and a 13-speaker Revel audio system. It also upgrades to 24-way power-adjustable front seats that are heated and ventilated, three-zone automatic climate control with separate rear-seat controls, and a power rear window sunshade.

At the top of the range, and nearly doubling the base's starting price, is the Continental Black Label. This trim comes standard with 20-inch wheels, 30-way-adjustable seats and unique interior materials and colors. A Rear Seat package with power-adjustable seats is available as an option.

Buying a Black Label car also gets the buyer access to Lincoln's lifestyle and concierge service. Lincoln will wash your car for free, pick it up from you for service, and book reservations for you (and even buy you dinner), among other services. Black Label Continentals are also covered by a four-year/50,000-mile maintenance plan that covers services and wear items.

Which 2019 Continental trim does Edmunds recommend?

Our recommended trim is the Reserve, which is equipped with the optional turbocharged 2.7-liter V6. It's a modest upcharge over the Select trim level, and in the bargain you get front seats with more adjustments and heated back seats. As a bonus, the Reserve comes with the Technology package as standard for 2019, though prices have risen this year.

Compare 2019 Continental trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Effingham, IL
Vehicle
Continental Base
Continental Select
Continental Reserve
Continental Black Label
Vehicle
Base
3.7L 6cyl 6A
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Select
3.7L 6cyl 6A
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Black Label
2.7L 6cyl Turbo 6A
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
Satellite radio
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
Parking assistance
standard
standard
standard
standard
Upholstery
leatherette
leather
leather
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
optional
standard
standard
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
optional
optional
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
United States
United States
United States
United States
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
305 hp @ 6,500 rpm
305 hp @ 6,500 rpm
335 hp @ 5,700 rpm
335 hp @ 5,700 rpm
Engine torque
280 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
280 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm
380 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
380 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
Engine displacement
3.7 l
3.7 l
2.7 l
2.7 l
Engine configuration
v6
v6
v6
v6
Transmission
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
6-speed shiftable automatic
Tire size
235/50R18
255/45R19
255/45R19
245/40R20
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
polished alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
17 / 26 / 20 MPG
17 / 26 / 20 MPG
18 / 27 / 21 MPG
18 / 27 / 21 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
18.0 gal.
18.0 gal.
18.0 gal.
18.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
306 / 468 miles
306 / 468 miles
324 / 486 miles
324 / 486 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (recommended)
premium unleaded (recommended)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
41.7 ft.
41.7 ft.
41.7 ft.
41.7 ft.
Curb weight
4,224 lb.
4,224 lb.
4,346 lb.
4,346 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
82.3 in.
82.3 in.
82.3 in.
82.3 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
Height
58.5 in.
58.5 in.
58.5 in.
58.5 in.
Length
201.4 in.
201.4 in.
201.4 in.
201.4 in.
Wheelbase
117.9 in.
117.9 in.
117.9 in.
117.9 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
39.3 in.
Front Leg Room
44.4 in.
44.4 in.
44.4 in.
44.4 in.
Front Shoulder Room
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
58.3 in.
Rear Head Room
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
37.7 in.
Rear Leg Room
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
41.3 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
55.9 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Cappuccino, leatherette
Ebony, leatherette
Ebony, leather
Cappuccino, leather
Ebony, leather
Cappuccino, leather
Terracotta, leather
Rhapsody Blue, premium leather
Jet Black, premium leather
Alpine, premium leather
Exterior
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Blue Diamond Metallic
Ceramic Pearl Metallic Tri-Coat
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Ingot Silver Metallic
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Iced Mocha Metallic
Infinite Black Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Blue Diamond Metallic
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Ingot Silver Metallic
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Iced Mocha Metallic
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Ceramic Pearl Metallic Tri-Coat
Infinite Black Metallic
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Blue Diamond Metallic
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Ingot Silver Metallic
Burgundy Velvet Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Iced Mocha Metallic
Rhapsody Blue
Magnetic Gray Metallic
Ceramic Pearl Metallic Tri-Coat
Infinite Black Metallic
Chroma Caviar Dark Grey Premium Metallic
White Platinum Metallic Tri-Coat
Ingot Silver Metallic
Infinite Black Metallic
Chroma Crystal Blue Metallic
Rhapsody Blue