Were cars with built-in CD players common around 1997?

Question

I'm writing a story set in 1997 where the girl listens to music in her car...should it be a CD player or cassette player in order to seem more realistic and in-touch with that time?

Answer 1

cassette.  the CD players weren't standard.

Answer 2

wasn't really out there that much, i have seen cars earlier than 97 that have it but i'd say go with cassette on this one.

Answer 3

CD changers in the trunk were more popular then stick with cassette

Answer 4

I'd stick with cassette to be safe.

Answer 5

CD players were relatively common in cars manufactured around 1997.  My 1999 Ford Ranger has a CD player as did most over vehicles I shopped for at the time.