1996 Ford Mustang pricing starts at $2,939 for the Mustang Coupe 2D, which had a starting MSRP of $18,485 when new. The range-topping 1996 Mustang Cobra Convertible 2D starts at $8,584 today, originally priced from $29,415.

	Original MSRP	KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
Coupe 2D	$18,485	$2,939
GT Coupe 2D	$21,740	$6,013
Convertible 2D	$23,935	$2,991
GT Convertible 2D	$26,430	$5,979
Cobra Coupe 2D	$26,645	$8,823
Cobra Convertible 2D	$29,415	$8,584

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 Ford Mustang models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Mustang Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Ford Mustang (1994-2004) a 4.6 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 95% recommend it. These figures are based on 2048 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Ford Mustang

"this is a cheap, practical, and fun sporty car"

"This car is easy to work on, lots of available parts, and aftermarket accesories. it can fit 2 large and 2 small adults, it also has a suprisingly comodius trunk. It is fun to drive, own and look at."

"Just bought, already enjoying."

"So I just got the car and when I first saw it I fell in love with it. It has been a blast to drive so far. It is a smooth ride and very reliable in the turns. Would recommend to anyone it would be a great first car."

"Better than you think"

"I was 18 when I purchased this car. Bought it with only 44K miles. Been down the drag strip over 75+ times, plus 10 or so from the previous owner. Being that it is a Ford I was VERY surprised with the reliability. The car currently has 102K miles and running strong. I only had to replace a few things. The belt tensioner bearing went up and I was getting rear end whine. But as you can imagine from launching on drag radials, burnouts, etc. that is going to cause good amount of wear on the drivetrain. The stock T45 is holding up pretty well, but I do get slight grinding from time to time. The modular V8's Ford puts out are pretty stout. No comparison to the 3.8 OHV V6 junk they have from 99-04. The 4.6 is down on cubic inches compared to the larger LSx GM series.Despite all of this the motor puts out decent power. It has its minor qwirk's, squeaks and squeals, like any 100K+ mile car. Interior is plasticy but what do you expect from a $22,000 dollar sticker price car, back in 99! This IS the poor man's sports car! I wish I could get a new 3V GT but house and family come first. Highly recommend!"

Overall 1996 Ford Mustang Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Ford Mustang is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Ford Mustang quality a 4.6 out of 5.

1996 Ford Mustang Reliability

The 1996 Ford Mustang 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 Mustang Features

According to drivers of the 1996 Mustang, here are some of its best features:

Value, speed, looks, and heritage
Great, Fun to drive, sounds powerful.
Very fun
Fun, reliable, easy to mod, lots of resources
I play Wilson Pickett's "Mustang Sally"....WOW!

1996 Ford Mustang MPG by Trim

1996 Mustang Coupe 2D - city 18 MPG - hwy 27 MPG

1996 Mustang Convertible 2D - city 18 MPG - hwy 27 MPG

1996 Mustang GT Convertible 2D - city 16 MPG - hwy 25 MPG

1996 Mustang GT Coupe 2D - city 16 MPG - hwy 25 MPG

1996 Mustang Cobra Convertible 2D - city 16 MPG - hwy 24 MPG

1996 Mustang Cobra Coupe 2D - city 16 MPG - hwy 24 MPG

1996 Mustang Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1996 Ford Mustang front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.

1996 Ford Mustang Safety Features

Child Door Locks: Not available
Child Seat Anchors: Not available
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag

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1996 Ford Mustang Styles

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1996 Ford Mustang Depreciation

A 1996 Ford Mustang has depreciated $216 or 8% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $2,191 and trade-in value of $1,256.

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1996 Ford Mustang Annual Depreciation

Year	Vehicle Depreciation*	Resale Value	Trade-In Value
2022	+ $717	$2,407	$1,547
2023	$155	$2,252	$1,337
2024	$43	$2,209	$1,271
Now	$18	$2,191	$1,256

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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation

*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1996 Ford Mustang 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	3065 lbs.
	EPA Passenger	83.0 cu.ft.
	Fuel Capacity	15.4 gallons
	Front Head Room	38.2 inches
	Front Leg Room	42.5 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	4
	Overall Length	181.5 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	53.6 inches
	Towing Capacity, Maximum	1000 lbs.
	Trunk or Cargo Capacity	10.9 cu.ft.
	Turning Diameter	38.3 feet
	Wheel Base	101.3 inches
	Width with mirrors	71.8 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Moon Roof/Sun Roof	Available
	Number of Doors	2 doors

Fuel Economy

	City	18 mpg
	Highway	27 mpg
	Combined	21 mpg

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	RWD
	Transmission Type	Automatic

Performance

	Horsepower	150 @ 4000 RPM
	Torque	215 @ 2750 rpm
	Engine	V6, 3.8 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	3 years / 36000 miles
	Powertrain	3 years / 36000 miles
	Corrosion	5 years / Unlimited miles

Entertainment

CD Player

Interior

Power Windows
Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

Leather Seats

Technology

Cruise Control

1996 Ford Mustang Safety

1996 Ford Mustang Safety Technology

Child Door Locks: Not available

Child Seat Anchors: Not available

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Not Available

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Driver Front

4.0

Passenger Front

4.0

Compare to Similar Vehicles

	Used 1996 Ford Mustang	Used 2001 Subaru Impreza	Used 2005 Mitsubishi Eclipse	Used 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix
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Price	$2,939	$2,498	$2,722	$2,446
Consumer Rating	4.6	4.7	4.6	4.4
Fuel Economy	City 18/Hwy 27/Comb 21 MPG	City 20/Hwy 27/Comb 23 MPG	City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG	City 17/Hwy 27/Comb 20 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Seating Capacity	4	5	4	5
Basic Warranty	3 years or 36000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles	5 years or 60000 miles	3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower	150 @ 4000 RPM	142 @ 5600 RPM	147 @ 5500 RPM	200 @ 5200 RPM
Engine	V6, 3.8 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter	4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter	V6, 3.8 Liter
Drivetrain	RWD	AWD	FWD	FWD

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1996 Ford Mustang Rankings

Rank	Vehicles	HP
#1	2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse	210
#2	2005 Dodge Stratus	200
#3	1998 Chevrolet Camaro	200
#4	2005 Chrysler Sebring	198
#16	1996 Ford Mustang	150

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FAQs

Is 1996 a good year for a Ford Mustang?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.6 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1996 Mustang is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Ford Mustang 1996 a good vehicle?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.6 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1996 Mustang is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 1996 Ford Mustang?

The 1996 Ford Mustang gets 18 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.

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