As of April 2026, the Mercury Cougar market has 547 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $19,995, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $5,995 and $29,999. Mercury Cougar prices have decreased 44.2% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $24,200 to $13,500.
The typical Mercury Cougar on the market has 62,900 miles. Listings spend an average of 219 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Mercury Cougar Pricing
A fair price for a Mercury Cougar in April 2026 is between $5,995 and $29,999 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $2,995 to $49,800 across 547 active listings.
Price Distribution (547 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$2,995
Budget / project cars
25th
$5,995
Below average price
Median (50th)
$19,995
Typical market price
75th
$29,999
Above average / premium
90th
$49,800
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $26,733, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
73
$29,900
10,000 - 25,000 mi
40
$23,900
25,000 - 50,000 mi
89
$15,000
50,000 - 100,000 mi
200
$24,900
100,000 - 150,000 mi
78
$4,800
Over 150,000 mi
26
$2,500
Mercury Cougar Price Trends
Mercury Cougar prices have decreased 44.2% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $13,500 across 1 sales, down from $24,200 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Mercury Cougar prices are down 50.9% ($13,500 vs. $27,493 a year ago).
Mercury Cougar Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2024-Q3
62
$17,995
$27,033
2024-Q4
38
$21,753
$23,302
2025-Q1
50
$24,250
$28,637
2025-Q2
44
$27,493
$36,897
2025-Q3
57
$23,100
$35,838
2025-Q4
68
$23,900
$34,551
2026-Q1
66
$24,200
$37,058
2026-Q2
1
$13,500
$13,500
Best Value Mercury Cougar by Model Year
The 2002 Mercury Cougar offers the best value with a median price of $3,000 across 11 listings. The most expensive model year is 1970 at a median of $44,500.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1967
60
$27,995
$2,550
$225,000
1968
50
$36,950
$2,500
$155,000
1969
81
$34,950
$2,000
$113,890
1970
39
$44,500
$5,000
$179,980
1971
22
$24,995
$1,500
$39,900
1972
19
$28,000
$1,500
$59,995
1973
59
$23,900
$1,500
$38,500
1974
6
$10,998
$1,750
$11,998
1975
10
$13,900
$13,900
$15,900
1976
3
$12,495
$5,000
$12,495
1977
5
$5,995
$4,700
$9,995
1978
10
$9,500
$2,500
$26,495
1979
19
$10,500
$1,500
$20,995
1980
6
$8,995
$8,995
$10,995
1981
2
$3,000
$1,500
$3,000
1982
3
$11,900
$5,000
$13,900
1983
2
$3,000
$3,000
$3,000
1984
9
$28,995
$28,995
$28,995
1985
2
$8,895
$2,500
$8,895
1986
14
$18,995
$9,000
$69,980
1987
11
$7,999
$1,500
$7,999
1988
6
$6,500
$1,500
$9,000
1989
4
$4,500
$2,200
$6,900
1990
5
$4,500
$4,000
$5,000
1992
1
$5,000
$5,000
$5,000
1993
5
$3,000
$1,500
$8,995
1994
7
$3,499
$2,000
$8,500
1995
12
$5,499
$1,500
$9,895
1996
16
$6,495
$1,500
$11,900
1997
21
$4,376
$1,700
$19,000
1998
1
$2,000
$2,000
$2,000
1999
11
$3,000
$1,500
$8,900
2000
13
$3,000
$1,600
$6,995
2001
1
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
2002
11
$3,000
$1,500
$5,995
Where to Buy a Mercury Cougar
The highest concentration of Mercury Cougar listings is in MI with 49 active listings, followed by PA (31), FL (31), TX (30), CO (29).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in IL at $6,500, while OH has the highest at $49,800. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $43,300.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
49
$23,495
PA
31
$37,950
FL
31
$27,995
TX
30
$29,995
CO
29
$25,900
OH
21
$49,800
CA
18
$16,750
TN
13
$39,995
NJ
13
$7,999
NC
12
$8,995
Mercury Cougar Market Velocity
Mercury Cougar listings spend an average of 219 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 136 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Mercury Cougar Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $5,995 to $29,999. The median is $19,995. Anything below $5,995 is a strong value; above $29,999 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Mercury Cougar prices have dropped 44.2% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2002 model year has the lowest median price at $3,000, making it the most accessible entry point into Mercury Cougar ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 219 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 13 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline.
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