Used 1996 Mercury Tracer
1996 Mercury Tracer Overview
1996 Mercury Tracer Pricing
1996 Mercury Tracer pricing starts at $1,592 for the Tracer Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $12,540 when new. The range-topping 1996 Tracer LTS Notchback Sedan 4D starts at $2,069 today, originally priced from $14,945.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
$12,540 | $1,592 | |||
$12,810 | $1,800 | |||
$14,945 | $2,069 |
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 1996 Mercury Tracer models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
Tracer Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Mercury Tracer (1991-1996) a 4.2 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 92% recommend it. These figures are based on 85 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Mercury Tracer
"wonderful little car"
"i was the second owner of this car and it has been excellent. done normal maintenance and has never let me down. i drive it to work every day and have 72,000 miles on it. hopefully it will go on and on."
"BEST mileage EVER,"
"Ok so this is the BEST care ever to own durring a recession, i get nearly 40 miles per gallon when driving on the highway, which is actually higher than what is usually stated for this car, then again i also generally when on the highway stick to about 60-65 miles per hour instead of going over the speed limit like many people do, so i guess maybe i just manage to stick to the optimal spead for best mileage maybe.. Oh and the AC is AWESOME with this car, i often find that the ac on my kinda ratty old 1995 mercury tracer works better than what my friends have for cars and most of their cars are either brand new or nearly so, and like i said before MY car even gets much better gas mileage."
"Old Faithful"
"Bought '92 Tracer at 6 years old & 80000 miles, have had it for 10 years & now have over 251000 miles! Same engine and only a few minor parts replacements, e.g. alternator. I still get over 30 mpg & drive it 60 miles/day"
Overall 1996 Mercury Tracer Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Mercury Tracer is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Mercury Tracer quality a 4.2 out of 5.
1996 Mercury Tracer Reliability
The 1996 Mercury Tracer receives an average consumer rating of 4.2 overall and a 4.5 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1996 Tracer Features
According to drivers of the 1996 Tracer, here are some of its best features:
- Better gas mileage than even many new cars
- Great gas mileage.
- Great quality easy to maintain
- Excellent running car
- Cheap to buy, saves alot of gas money.
1996 Mercury Tracer MPG by Trim
1996 Tracer Sedan 4D - city 26 MPG - hwy 35 MPG
1996 Tracer Wagon 4D - city 26 MPG - hwy 35 MPG
1996 Tracer LTS Notchback Sedan 4D - city 22 MPG - hwy 28 MPG
1996 Tracer Safety
1996 Mercury Tracer Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
1996 Mercury Tracer
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1996 Mercury Tracer Depreciation
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1996 Mercury Tracer Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | $29 | $1,222 | $490 | ||
2023 | $21 | $1,201 | $459 | ||
2024 | $13 | $1,188 | $434 | ||
Now | $10 | $1,178 | $403 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1996 Mercury Tracer 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 | 2485 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 92.8 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.4 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 41.7 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Overall Length | 171.3 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 53.0 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 30.6 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 31.5 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 98.4 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 66.7 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Economy
City | 26 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 35 mpg | ||
Combined | 29 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Manual | ||
5 speed | Available |
Performance
Horsepower | 88 @ 4400 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 108 @ 3800 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.9 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 5 years / Unlimited miles |
Entertainment
Interior
Seating
Technology
1996 Mercury Tracer Safety
1996 Mercury Tracer Safety Technology
Compare to Similar Vehicles
 Used 1996 Mercury Tracer |  Used 2000 Ford Focus |  Used 1998 Subaru Legacy |  Used 1999 Hyundai Elantra | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,800 | $1,694 | $1,620 | $2,002 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.2 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 26/Hwy 35/Comb 29 MPG | City 23/Hwy 30/Comb 26 MPG | City 20/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG | City 19/Hwy 27/Comb 22 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 | 5 years or 60000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 88 @ 4400 RPM | 130 @ 5500 RPM | 137 @ 5400 RPM | 140 @ 6000 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.9 Liter | 4-Cyl, 16V, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD |