Used 1996 MAZDA Protege
1996 MAZDA Protege Overview
1996 MAZDA Protege Pricing
1996 MAZDA Protege pricing starts at $1,726 for the Protege DX Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $13,720 when new. The range-topping 1996 Protege ES Sedan 4D starts at $1,879 today, originally priced from $15,145.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
$13,720 | $1,726 | |||
$14,590 | $1,842 | |||
$15,145 | $1,879 |
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 MAZDA Protege models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
Protege Consumer Sentiment
Owners give this generation MAZDA Protege (1995-1998) a 4.4 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 93% recommend it. These figures are based on 142 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1996 MAZDA Protege
"Most reliable car i ever owned!!"
"I bought this car new in 96. I had the plain jane model with a 5 speed. Very reliable never had anything go wrong with it.I sold it with 235000 miles and it still had original clutch and alternator WOW! the struts were the most expensive maintenance,tires were dirt cheap.Averaged 34mpg.I wish i could buy another new one right now.This car payed for itself many times over!!! It never used a drop of oil while i owned it."
"I love this car"
"I love my Mazda!!! It is the best car I have owned. Bought it 7 years ago and had to do little to no work on it!!"
"Excellent, Reliable Transportation"
"I bought this car new to be my "station" car. In 14 years it only has 50,000 miles. But it has been a real trooper. Never a problem with it that required servicing. Just basic maintenance. Needs snow tires in bad weather. It's very light so gets blown about by big trucks on the highway. But it's peppy, handles well and is very maneuverable. It gets 32 mpg highway, which is pretty good for an older car. It's not a fancy car by any stretch and isn't that good looking. But if you want safe, reliable transportation that handles well and that's easy on fuel, I don't think you can't do much better. My best friend actually bought one too after my recommendation and he's been happy with his too."
Overall 1996 MAZDA Protege Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 MAZDA Protege is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 MAZDA Protege quality a 4.5 out of 5.
1996 MAZDA Protege Reliability
The 1996 MAZDA Protege receives an average consumer rating of 4.4 overall and a 4.6 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1996 Protege Features
According to drivers of the 1996 Protege, here are some of its best features:
- Very reliable! Excellent gas mileage!!
- A good starter car ( kids leaning to drive)
- Reliable, agile, fuel efficient, peppy
- Fun to drive, great on gas, plenty of power
- Reliable as heck, Fair gas mileage, Power sunroof
1996 MAZDA Protege MPG by Trim
1996 Protege DX Sedan 4D - city 23 MPG - hwy 32 MPG
1996 Protege LX Sedan 4D - city 23 MPG - hwy 32 MPG
1996 Protege ES Sedan 4D - city 23 MPG - hwy 30 MPG
1996 Protege Safety
1996 MAZDA Protege Safety Features
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
1996 MAZDA Protege
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1996 MAZDA Protege Depreciation
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1996 MAZDA Protege Annual Depreciation
Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2022 | $76 | $1,242 | $438 | ||
2023 | + $15 | $1,257 | $417 | ||
2024 | $34 | $1,223 | $370 | ||
Now | + $18 | $1,241 | $359 |
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2-Year Forecasted Depreciation
*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.
1996 MAZDA Protege 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 | 2385 lbs. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
EPA Passenger | 95.5 cu.ft. | ||
EPA Total Interior | 108.6 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 14.5 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 39.2 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.2 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.9 inches | ||
Overall Length | 174.8 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.3 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 13.1 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 33.4 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 102.6 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 67.3 inches |
Exterior
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
Fuel Economy
City | 23 mpg | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Highway | 32 mpg | ||
Combined | 26 mpg |
Mechanical
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Transmission Type | Automatic |
Performance
Horsepower | 92 @ 5500 RPM | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Torque | 96 @ 4000 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.5 Liter |
Warranty
Basic | 3 years / 50000 miles | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Powertrain | 3 years / 50000 miles |
Entertainment
- CD Player
Interior
- Power Windows
- Tilt Steering Wheel
Seating
- Leather Seats
Technology
- Cruise Control
1996 MAZDA Protege Safety
1996 MAZDA Protege Safety Technology
- Child Door Locks
- Child Seat Anchors: Not available
- Driver Airbag
- Passenger Airbag
Crash Test Rating
Compare to Similar Vehicles
Used 1996 MAZDA Protege | Used 2002 Dodge Neon | Used 2001 Daewoo Lanos | Used 2001 Oldsmobile Alero | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,726 | $1,857 | $1,871 | $1,474 | |
| Consumer Rating | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.8 | |
| Fuel Economy | City 23/Hwy 32/Comb 26 MPG | City 24/Hwy 31/Comb 27 MPG | City 22/Hwy 32/Comb 26 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 50000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | |
| Horsepower | 92 @ 5500 RPM | 132 @ 5600 RPM | 105 @ 5800 RPM | 150 @ 5600 RPM | |
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |