Used 1996 Oldsmobile 98
1996 Oldsmobile 98 Overview
1996 Oldsmobile 98 Pricing
1996 Oldsmobile 98 pricing starts at $1,771 for the 98 Regency Elite Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $28,800 when new. The range-topping 1996 98 Regency Elite Sedan 4D starts at $1,771 today, originally priced from $28,800.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
$28,800 | $1,771 |
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 Oldsmobile 98 models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
98 Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation Oldsmobile 98 (1991-1996) a 4.6 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 94% recommend it. These figures are based on 81 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Oldsmobile 98
"Great Car"
"Bought car with 60k miles. Now has 113,000. Super ride and extremely comfortable. Gets 28 to 32 mpg on the highway. I wish they still made them!"
"Nice Car!!!"
"I recently bought this vehicle and love it! The car is comfortable, runs great, rides great and has lots of nice features...such as automatic climate control and automatic headlights. The auto-leveling suspension is a nice touch too."
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"i have owned this car for ten years she is a very reliable car. never any problems wellmade and trusted."
Overall 1996 Oldsmobile 98 Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Oldsmobile 98 is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Oldsmobile 98 quality a 4.6 out of 5.
1996 Oldsmobile 98 Reliability
The 1996 Oldsmobile 98 receives an average consumer rating of 4.6 overall and a 4.7 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1996 98 Features
According to drivers of the 1996 98, here are some of its best features:
- Great gas milage
- Great handling, good A/C controls, and PAID FOR!
- Comfort, cheap repairs, safe and responsive system
- TONS OF ROOM FOR EVERY PASSENGER AND DRIVER
- Very comfortable
1996 Oldsmobile 98 MPG by Trim
1996 98 Regency Elite Sedan 4D - city 17 MPG - hwy 24 MPG
1996 98 Safety
1996 Oldsmobile 98 Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
1996 Oldsmobile 98
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1996 Oldsmobile 98 Depreciation
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1996 Oldsmobile 98 Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | + $222 | $1,557 | $826 | ||
2023 | $205 | $1,352 | $701 | ||
2024 | $38 | $1,314 | $641 | ||
Now | $28 | $1,286 | $612 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1996 Oldsmobile 98 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 | 3515 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 108.1 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 128.3 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.7 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.0 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 6 | ||
Overall Length | 205.7 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 59.0 inches | ||
Towing Capacity, Maximum | 1000 lbs. | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 20.2 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 39.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 110.7 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 74.6 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Economy
City | 17 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 24 mpg | ||
Combined | 20 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 205 @ 5200 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 230 @ 4000 rpm | ||
Engine | V6, 3.8 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
Corrosion | 6 years / 100000 miles |
Entertainment
- CD Player
Interior
- Power Windows
- Tilt Steering Wheel
Seating
- Leather Seats
Technology
- Cruise Control
1996 Oldsmobile 98 Safety
1996 Oldsmobile 98 Safety Technology
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
Crash Test Rating
Compare to Similar Vehicles
Used 1996 Oldsmobile 98 | Used 2002 Dodge Neon | Used 2001 Daewoo Lanos | Used 1998 Pontiac Grand Am | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,771 | $1,857 | $1,871 | $1,761 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.8 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 17/Hwy 24/Comb 20 MPG | City 24/Hwy 31/Comb 27 MPG | City 22/Hwy 32/Comb 26 MPG | City 19/Hwy 30/Comb 23 MPG | |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
| Seating Capacity | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 205 @ 5200 RPM | 132 @ 5600 RPM | 105 @ 5800 RPM | 150 @ 6000 RPM | |
| Engine | V6, 3.8 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |