Used 1997 Ford Contour
1997 Ford Contour Overview
1997 Ford Contour Pricing
1997 Ford Contour pricing starts at $1,663 for the Contour Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $16,015 when new. The range-topping 1997 Contour SE Sedan 4D starts at $1,888 today, originally priced from $19,350.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
$16,015 | $1,663 | |||
$16,945 | $1,665 | |||
$17,480 | $1,665 | |||
$19,350 | $1,888 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1997 Ford Contour models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
Contour Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Ford Contour (1995-2000) a 3.8 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 74% recommend it. These figures are based on 419 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1997 Ford Contour
"Wonderful car. Does everything I need it to."
"Very reliable. Love the car. Very, very reliable so far. Not expensive to service. Comfy. Handles very well. Best of all, not afraid of bills if I dent it (which I have)."
"Inexpensive and reliable family sedan"
"Owned the '98 Contour since '01 and other than the series of recalls, have only replaced the automatic transmission at 180k miles at cost of around $1500.00 in September, 2013. Also replaced the alternator with a rebuilt unit at cost of $85.00 several years ago - and I perform all repair work myself. The car still has the original exhaust system including the catalytic onverters. As the work / commuter car and driven mostly highway it still averages just over 30 MPG consistently."
"Daughters first vehicle"
"Bought the car with about 100k on it for my daughters first car, she put 65k on it in just over three years, never gave me any issues, except for the normal brakes, tires, battery and oil changes etc. Was very cheap and reliable to own."
Overall 1997 Ford Contour Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1997 Ford Contour is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1997 Ford Contour quality a 3.9 out of 5.
1997 Ford Contour Reliability
The 1997 Ford Contour receives an average consumer rating of 3.8 overall and a 4.1 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1997 Contour Features
According to drivers of the 1997 Contour, here are some of its best features:
- Great value, wonderful quality
- Inexpensive, economical, parts availability
- Cheap & Cheerful
- Driveability,comfort, reasonable reliability
- Great in the winter
1997 Ford Contour MPG by Trim
1997 Contour Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 29 MPG
1997 Contour GL Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 29 MPG
1997 Contour LX Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 28 MPG
1997 Contour SE Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 28 MPG
1997 Contour Safety
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1997 Ford Contour front-side driver crash test rating is 5 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1997 Ford Contour Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
1997 Ford Contour
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1997 Ford Contour Depreciation
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1997 Ford Contour Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | + $116 | $1,224 | $648 | ||
2023 | + $67 | $1,291 | $714 | ||
2024 | $46 | $1,245 | $657 | ||
Now | $10 | $1,235 | $649 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1997 Ford Contour Depreciation
Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.
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Specifications
Dimensions, Weights & Capacities
Curb Weight | 2772 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 89.4 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.0 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.4 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 183.9 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 53.9 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 13.9 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 35.8 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 106.5 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 69.1 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors | ||
Rear Spoiler | Available |
Fuel Economy
City | 20 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 29 mpg | ||
Combined | 23 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 125 @ 5500 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 130 @ 4000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
Entertainment
- DVD Entertainment System
- MP3 Player
- CD Player
Interior
- Power Windows
- Tilt Steering Wheel
Seating
- Leather Seats
- Dual Power Front Seats
- Power Driver's Seat
Technology
- Cruise Control
- Navigation System
1997 Ford Contour Safety
1997 Ford Contour Safety Technology
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
- Rear Side Airbag
- Front Side Airbag
Crash Test Rating
Compare to Similar Vehicles
Used 1997 Ford Contour | Used 1997 Dodge Neon | Used 1997 Plymouth Neon | Used 1999 Volkswagen Jetta | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,663 | $1,610 | $1,621 | $1,744 | |
| Consumer Rating | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 20/Hwy 29/Comb 23 MPG | City 25/Hwy 35/Comb 29 MPG | City 25/Hwy 35/Comb 29 MPG | City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 2 years or 24000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 125 @ 5500 RPM | 132 @ 6000 RPM | 132 @ 6000 RPM | 115 @ 5400 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
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