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1996 Mercury Cougar (base trim)

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1996 Mercury Cougar
Resale Value:$1,735  |  Get Internet Pricing from a Local Dealer!
Engines: 5.0L V8; 4.6L L4; 2.3L V6; 3.8L V6
Transmissions: 4 Speed Automatic; 3 Speed Manual; 5 Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
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1996 Mercury Cougar Resale Values

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MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$2,705$2,255$780N/A$4,350$3,575$1,925
50,001 - 60,000$2,605$2,155$780N/A$4,250$3,475$1,925
60,001 - 70,000$2,505$2,055$780N/A$4,150$3,375$1,925
70,001 - 85,000$2,405$1,955$780N/A$4,050$3,275$1,925
85,001 - 100,000$2,305$1,855$780N/A$3,950$3,175$1,925
100,001 - 115,000$2,205$1,755$780N/A$3,850$3,075$1,925
115,001 - 130,000$1,880$1,655$780N/A$3,525$2,975$1,925
130,001 - 150,000$1,555$1,330$780N/A$3,200$2,650$1,925
150,001 - 170,000$1,080$1,005$780N/A$2,725$2,325$1,925
170,001 - 190,000$580$530$455N/A$2,225$1,850$1,600
190,001 - 999,999$30N/AN/AN/A$1,675$1,275$1,125

1996 Mercury Cougar Specs (base trim)

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3.8 liters 6 V front longitudinal engine with 9 compression ratio, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 68 liter fuel tank
Power: 104 kW , 145 HP @ 4,000 rpm; 215 ft lb @ 2,750 rpm

1996 Mercury Cougar Crash Test Data

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Frontal Impact Side Impact
Driver's Side Front Occupant Not Tested
Passenger's Side Rear Occupant Not Tested