Dealer Price:
$14,460 - $22,460
Original MSRP:
$13,544 - $20,375
Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: No Test Passenger: No Test Side crash ratings: Driver:       Rear Passenger:         Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. |
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Basic: | 3 Years/36,000 Miles |
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1998 Ford Contour LX, SE, SVT | N/A |
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Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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4dr Sdn LX | $14,460 | $13,544 | $221 / Month* | |
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Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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4dr Sdn SE | $15,955 | $14,585 | $238 / Month* | |
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Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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4dr Sdn SVT | $22,460 | $20,375 | $332 / Month* | |
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LX | SE | SVT | |
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City 20/hwy 29 (2.5L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | |
City 21/hwy 30 (2.5L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | |
City 24/hwy 32 (2.0L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | |
City 24/hwy 35 (2.0L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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Body-color "B" pillars | • | • | • |
Chrome surround grille w/"floating" oval | • | • | |
Chrome surround grille w/unique grille texture | • | ||
Color-keyed body-side moldings | • | • | • |
Color-keyed flush door handles & bezels | • | • | • |
Dripless roof construction w/water management system | • | • | • |
Dual body-color pwr mirrors | • | • | • |
Flush headlamps w/replaceable halogen bulb | • | • | • |
Fog lamps | • | ||
Front/rear color-coordinated polycarbonate bumpers | • | • | • |
Semi-flush solar tinted glass | • | • | • |
Single-speed intermittent windshield wipers/washers | • | • | |
Unique rocker panel extensions | • | ||
Unique SVT bumper design | • | ||
Variable intermittent windshield wipers/washers | • | ||
Wrap-around side marker lamps | • | • | • |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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10-way pwr driver seat | • | ||
60/40 split fold-down rear seatback w/release knobs mounted in trunk | • | ||
Air conditioning | • | • | • |
Backlit instrument panel cluster-inc: 130 MPH speedometer, analog gauges, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, fuel gauge | • | • | |
Black leather-wrapped shift knob & boot | • | ||
Cloth front bucket seats-inc: reclining seatbacks, manual 2-way seat adjusters, height adjustable front headrests | • | • | |
Color-keyed 11 oz. carpet | • | • | |
Color-keyed 16 oz. carpet | • | ||
Color-keyed cloth-covered headliner | • | • | • |
Courtesy light delay | • | • | • |
Day/night rearview mirror | • | • | • |
Driver-side left footrest | • | • | • |
Driver-side seat-attached armrest | • | • | |
Dual rear coat hooks | • | • | • |
Dual visor mirrors (LH covered) | • | • | • |
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio | • | ||
Electronic AM/FM stereo radio w/cassette | • | • | |
Electronic digital clock | • | • | • |
Fixed rear-quarter panel mounted antenna | • | • | |
Floor-mounted console-inc: twin molded cupholders, cassette/CD stowage bin | • | • | • |
Front header-mounted interior light w/door courtesy switches | • | • | • |
Front passenger grab handles | • | • | |
Front passenger/dual rear grab handles | • | ||
Front sport bucket seats w/unique bolstering, height adjustable headrests | • | ||
Glove box | • | • | • |
Heater/defroster w/4-speed blower control | • | • | • |
High beam/low oil pressure/hand-brake on/catalyst malfunction/seat-belt reminder warning lamps | • | • | • |
Illuminated rotary master light switch | • | • | • |
Leather-wrapped steering wheel w/center horn control | • | ||
Light group-inc: rear door courtesy light switches, front map reading light, front footwell illumination | • | ||
Light group-inc: rear door courtesy light switches, front map reading light, front footwell illumination, illuminated entry | • | ||
Lights-on/seat-belt reminder warning chimes | • | • | • |
Luggage compartment-inc: spare tire cover, sidewall trim w/floor carpet, light | • | • | • |
Molded door trim panels-inc: armrest, front/rear speakers, front stowage bins | • | • | |
Molded full door trim panels-inc: armrest, front/rear speakers, front stowage bins w/unique semi-perforated vinyl trim insert | • | ||
Particulate air filtration system-inc: pollen filter for interior cabin | • | • | • |
Passive anti-theft system | • | ||
Perforated leather seating surfaces | • | ||
Premium sound system-inc: amplifier, dual front/rear speakers | • | ||
Pwr door locks | • | • | |
Pwr point | • | • | • |
Pwr windows-inc: driver-side express down, rear window lock-out, illuminated switches | • | • | |
Rear defroster | • | • | |
Rear passenger compartment heat duct | • | • | • |
Rear seat w/simulated bucket design, armrest, integral headrests | • | ||
Rear seatback carpet | • | ||
Rear-quarter panel mounted pwr antenna | • | ||
Remote decklid release | • | • | • |
Remote keyless entry | • | ||
Soft-touch driver-oriented instrument panel-inc: side window demisters, knee bolsters, (4) positive shut-off registers, illum switches/controls | • | • | • |
Soft-touch steering wheel w/center horn control | • | • | |
Speed control | • | • | |
Tachometer | • | ||
Tilt steering column | • | • | • |
Unique color-keyed carpet floor mats w/SVT logo | • | ||
Unique white-faced instrument cluster-inc: 160 MPH speedometer, analog gauges, trip odometer, coolant temp gauge, fuel gauge | • |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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130 amp alternator | • | • | • |
14" bolt-on appearance full wheel covers | • | • | |
14.5 gallon fuel tank w/tethered cap | • | • | • |
16" 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels | • | ||
2.0L DOHC SEFI 16-valve I4 Zetec engine | • | • | |
2.5L DOHC SEFI 24-valve V6 HO Duratec engine | • | ||
4-wheel anti-lock brake system | • | ||
4-wheel pwr disc brakes | • | ||
5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | • | • |
Front wheel drive | • | • | • |
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | • | ||
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/front stabilizer bar | • | • | |
Mini-spare tire | • | • | • |
P185/70R14 SBR BSW tires | • | • | |
P205/55ZR16 directional SBR BSW tires | • | ||
Pwr front disc/rear drum brakes | • | • | |
Pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | • |
Quadralink rear suspension w/rear stabilizer bar | • | • | • |
Quasi-dual exhaust system w/low back pressure mufflers | • | ||
SVT suspension w/unique front/rear springs & shock valving | • | ||
Unique SVT front stabilizer bar | • |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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Child-proof rear door locks | • | • | • |
Driver & front passenger second-generation air bags | • | • | • |
Dual note horn | • | ||
Front outboard shoulder belt height adjuster | • | • | • |
Manual color-keyed lap/shoulder belts for all seating positions | • | • | • |
Single note horn | • | • |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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10-WAY PWR DRIVER SEAT | • | ||
15" 8-SPOKE ALUMINUM WHEELS -inc: P205/60R15 SBR BSW tires (N/A w/53C SE Comfort Group) | • | ||
15" WHEELS W/SIMULATED BOLT-ON COVERS -inc: P205/60R15 SBR BSW tires (N/A w/53C SE Comfort Group or 53S SE Sport Group) | • | ||
60/40 SPLIT FOLD-DOWN REAR SEAT (N/A w/99Z Engine) | • | ||
ALL SPEED TRACTION CONTROL (REQ: 99L Engine, 552 Anti-lock Braking System) | • | ||
ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM | • | • | |
ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE | • | ||
FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET | • | • | • |
FRONT/REAR CARPETED FLOOR MATS | • | ||
FRONT/REAR CARPETED FLOOR MATS (N/A w/53S SE Sport Group) | • | ||
INTEGRATED CHILD SEAT (N/A w/2_ Leather Seats) (REQ: 219 Rear Seat) | • | ||
NO CHARGE PWR MOONROOF (REQ: 13B Pwr Moonroof) *CREDIT* | • | ||
PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ COMPACT DISC PLAYER -inc: premium sound system *Deletes cassette* | • | ||
PREMIUM SOUND AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/CASSETTE | • | ||
PWR ANTENNA | • | ||
PWR MOONROOF | • | • | |
REGIONAL PRICING CODE (REQ: ORLA, CHIC, CA Region) | • | ||
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY -inc: illum entry | • | ||
SE COMFORT GROUP -inc: 15" 12-spoke aluminum wheels, pwr driver seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather shift knob,fog lamps, variable intermittent wipers, illum vanity mirror, pwr antenna | • | ||
SE SPORT GROUP -inc: 2.5L engine, 15" 8-spoke aluminum wheels, tachometer, leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather shift knob, sport floor mats, rear spoiler, cladding, variable intermittent wipers, illum vanity mirror, fog lamps, sport cloth bucket seats, sport badging | • | ||
SE SPORT GROUP SAVINGS (REQ: ORLA, CHIC, CA Region) *DISCOUNT* | • | ||
SMOKER'S PKG -inc: ashtray, cigarette lighter | • | • | • |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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AIR CONDITIONING (STD) | • | • |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS | • | • | • |
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT EMISSIONS NOT REQUIRED *For units shipped/ sold to California/Massachusetts/New York/ Connecticut dealers for registration out of state* (REQ: Standard or 428 Emissions) | • | • | • |
CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT PUBLIC SERVICE/EMERGENCY VEHICLE EXEMPTION *Only available on units sold to authorized government units & privately-owned ambulance companies* (REQ: 423 Emissions) | • | • | • |
HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS | • | • | • |
NON-CALIFORNIA/MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/ CONNECTICUT DEALER ORDER FOR CALIFORNIA/ MASSACHUSETTS/NEW YORK/CONNECTICUT REGISTRATION *Req on all units ordered by dealers for California/Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut registration when vehicle is being delivered to non-California/ Massachusetts/New York/Connecticut location* (REQ: 422 Emissions) | • | • | • |
NON-HIGH ALTITUDE EMISSIONS *For units shipped/sold to dealers in high altitude areas for registration in standard emissions areas* (REQ: Standard Emissions) | • | • | • |
STANDARD EMISSIONS | • | • | • |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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2.0L DOHC SEFI 16-VALVE I4 ZETEC ENGINE (STD) | • | • | |
2.5L DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V6 DURATEC ENGINE -inc: tachometer, P195/65R14 BSW performance tires, passive anti-theft system | • | • | |
2.5L DOHC SEFI 24-VALVE V6 HO DURATEC ENGINE (STD) | • |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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2.0L 4-CYLINDER GASEOUS FUEL PREP -inc: 4-wheel disc brakes, P195/65R14 performance SBR BSW tires (REQ: 44T Auto Trans, 31B Fuel System) (N/A w/219 Rear Seat) *Available to certified dealers only* (LPO) | • | ||
2.0L 4-CYLINDER GASEOUS FUEL PREP -inc: 4-wheel disc brakes, P195/65R14 performance SBR BSW tires (REQ: 44T Auto Trans, 31B Fuel System) *Available to certified dealers only* (LPO) | • | ||
BI-FUEL NATURAL GAS FUEL SYSTEM (REQ: 99Z Engine) (LPO) | • | • | |
ENGINE BLOCK IMMERSION HEATER (LPO) | • | • | • |
PRICED DORA | • | • | • |
REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER (LPO) | • |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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** ALL PRICING IS PRICE LEVEL CODE 822 ** | • | • | |
** BASE PRICE IS PRICE LEVEL CODE 822, OPTION PRICING IS PRICE LEVEL CODE 815 ** | • |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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SOLID PAINT (STD) | • | • | • |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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EQUIPMENT REDUCTION DISCOUNT (REQ: 58P Radio) *Provides credit in lieu of No Charge Compact Disc Player* *CREDIT* | • | ||
NO CHARGE COMPACT DISC PLAYER (REQ: 585 Radio) *CREDIT* | • | ||
PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ CASSETTE (STD) | • | ||
PREMIUM ELECTRONIC AM/FM STEREO RADIO W/ COMPACT DISC PLAYER *Deletes cassette* | • |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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NATIONAL REGION | • | ||
ORLANDO, CHICAGO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA REGION | • |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS (STD) | • | • | |
LEATHER FRONT BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 219 Rear Seat, 21A Pwr Driver Seat) | • | ||
LEATHER SEATING SURFACES (STD) | • | ||
SPORT CLOTH FRONT BUCKET SEATS (REQ: 53S SE Sport Group) | • |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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P185/70R14 SBR BSW TIRES (STD) (REQ: 993 Engine) | • | • | |
P195/65R14 PERFORMANCE SBR BSW TIRES (REQ: 99L or 99Z Engine) | • | • | |
P205/55ZR16 DIRECTIONAL SBR BSW TIRES (STD) | • | ||
P205/60R15 SBR BSW TIRES (REQ: 53C SE Comfort Group, 641 or 64X Wheels) | • |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION W/OD (w/993 or 99Z Engine-inc: 3.92 axle ratio) (w/99L Engine-inc: 3.77 axle ratio) | • | • | |
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (STD) | • | ||
5-SPEED MANUAL TRANSMISSION W/OD (w/99L Engine-inc: 4.06 axle ratio, 4-wheel disc brakes) (STD) | • | • |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel | ||
Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes | ||
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.24 x 0.94 | 10.24 x 0.94 | 10.94 x 0.94 |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 9.88 x 0.79 |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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Trunk Volume (ft) | 13.9 | 13.9 | 13.9 |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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Displacement | 2.0L/121 | 2.0L/121 | 2.5L/155 |
Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas V6 |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 125 @ 5500 | 125 @ 5500 | 195 @ 6625 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 130 @ 4000 | 130 @ 4000 | 165 @ 5625 |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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Height, Overall (in) | 54.4 | 54.4 | 54.5 |
Length, Overall (in) | 184.6 | 184.6 | 183.9 |
Min Ground Clearance (in) | - TBD - | - TBD - | - TBD - |
Wheelbase (in) | 106.5 | 106.5 | 106.5 |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 69.1 | 69.1 | 69.1 |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 14.5 | 14.5 | 14.5 |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 2.71 | 2.71 | 2.52 |
Steering Type | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion | Power Rack & Pinion |
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 36.5 | 36.5 | 40.0 |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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Suspension Type - Front | Indep MacPherson | Indep MacPherson | Indep MacPherson |
Suspension Type - Rear | Indep Quadralink | Indep Quadralink | Indep Quadralink |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs | w/Coil Springs |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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Front Tire Size | P185/70R14 | P185/70R14 | P205/55ZR16 |
Rear Tire Size | P185/70R14 | P185/70R14 | P205/55ZR16 |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, | Automatic w/OD, | Automatic w/OD, |
Trans Type | 4 | 4 | 4 |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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Front Head Room (in) | 39.0 | 39.0 | 39.0 |
Front Leg Room (in) | 42.4 | 42.4 | 42.4 |
Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.9 | 53.9 | 53.9 |
Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Volume (ft) | 90.2 | 90.2 | 90.2 |
Second Head Room (in) | 36.7 | 36.7 | 36.7 |
Second Leg Room (in) | 34.4 | 34.4 | 34.4 |
Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53.3 | 53.3 | 53.3 |
LX | SE | SVT | |
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Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2769 | 2811 | 3065 |
Driver & front passenger second-generation air bags |
Manual color-keyed lap/shoulder belts for all seating positions |
Front outboard shoulder belt height adjuster |
Child-proof rear door locks |
Single note horn |
4-wheel anti-lock brake system |
Dual note horn |
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: No Test Passenger: No Test Side crash ratings: Driver:       Rear Passenger:         Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. |