As of May 2026, the Mercury Cougar market has 504 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $16,980, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $5,500 and $28,995. Mercury Cougar prices have decreased 17.4% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $24,200 to $20,000.
The typical Mercury Cougar on the market has 62,005 miles. Listings spend an average of 200 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Mercury Cougar Pricing
A fair price for a Mercury Cougar in May 2026 is between $5,500 and $28,995 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $2,500 to $41,995 across 504 active listings.
Price Distribution (504 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$2,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$5,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$16,980
Typical market price
75th
$28,995
Above average / premium
90th
$41,995
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $21,889, 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
68
$24,900
10,000 - 25,000 mi
39
$22,500
25,000 - 50,000 mi
72
$19,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
163
$17,500
100,000 - 150,000 mi
76
$5,499
Over 150,000 mi
26
$3,900
Mercury Cougar Price Trends
Mercury Cougar prices have decreased 17.4% over the past quarter. In 2026-Q2, the median sale price was $20,000 across 14 sales, down from $24,200 in 2026-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Mercury Cougar prices are down 27.3% ($20,000 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
14
$20,000
$33,414
Best Value Mercury Cougar by Model Year
The 2001 Mercury Cougar offers the best value with a median price of $2,500 across 6 listings. The most expensive model year is 1970 at a median of $29,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1967
49
$27,500
$3,000
$225,000
1968
61
$29,000
$1,250
$155,000
1969
71
$27,999
$3,500
$113,890
1970
35
$29,900
$1,400
$179,980
1971
21
$19,995
$1,500
$32,950
1972
20
$13,500
$900
$54,995
1973
39
$23,995
$2,995
$38,500
1974
6
$10,998
$3,200
$12,998
1975
13
$12,900
$3,500
$19,500
1976
1
$10,000
$10,000
$10,000
1977
4
$11,195
$10,500
$19,500
1978
17
$11,900
$2,000
$26,495
1979
11
$12,895
$2,000
$20,995
1980
5
$7,995
$7,995
$10,995
1982
1
$13,900
$13,900
$13,900
1983
1
$2,200
$2,200
$2,200
1984
2
$26,990
$1,400
$26,990
1985
2
$8,000
$3,500
$8,000
1986
16
$16,995
$1,200
$69,980
1987
4
$3,000
$1,075
$3,900
1988
6
$6,500
$2,800
$12,500
1989
5
$3,500
$3,500
$4,977
1990
8
$3,450
$2,300
$4,500
1991
2
$16,000
$3,500
$16,000
1992
2
$4,000
$2,000
$4,000
1993
6
$5,678
$1,200
$8,995
1994
11
$2,999
$1,000
$7,995
1995
18
$6,900
$1,000
$9,895
1996
12
$7,888
$1,000
$11,900
1997
22
$5,000
$2,500
$19,000
1998
2
$3,800
$1,200
$3,800
1999
3
$5,488
$1,500
$6,900
2000
8
$2,750
$700
$6,481
2001
6
$2,500
$1,500
$3,000
2002
14
$4,000
$600
$5,995
Where to Buy a Mercury Cougar
The highest concentration of Mercury Cougar listings is in MI with 52 active listings, followed by TX (40), CA (40), PA (31), FL (28).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in WA at $4,977, while PA has the highest at $26,991. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $22,014.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
MI
52
$23,495
TX
40
$8,000
CA
40
$14,750
PA
31
$26,991
FL
28
$19,999
WA
23
$4,977
IL
20
$6,500
CO
19
$6,481
AZ
19
$26,000
OH
16
$7,500
Mercury Cougar Market Velocity
Mercury Cougar listings spend an average of 200 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 102 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: $5,500 to $28,995. The median is $16,980. Anything below $5,500 is a strong value; above $28,995 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Mercury Cougar prices have dropped 17.4% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2001 model year has the lowest median price at $2,500, making it the most accessible entry point into Mercury Cougar ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 200 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 12 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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