Kelly blue book would be between $4,800 and $5,150. I did the retail value(what you expect to pay from dealer). I added tilt and premium sound to his listed options.(I noticed the premium sound logo in one of the pics) Most of the 96 'tours I've seen listed around here have been around $5000. Mine was $3200, but it is the little ol' zetec.

"Wow, that sank fast." "Yeah, like a rock."
96 Contour GL ATX
9mm Ford Racing Wires; 2 Resonators down, 1 to go;"Special airbox"; many mods planned
Sony CD player: 50wattsx4;remote;
Speakers=50 watt Pioneer 6x8s
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