Kia Spectra
2006–2009 model years · Generation introduced 2004
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- Available years
- 2006–2009
- Yearly records
- 4
- Reported market values
- $2,875–$3,375
The overview
The redesigned 2004 Spectra offers a comfortable ride, quiet interior, and good fit and finish. The four-cylinder engine delivers lackluster acceleration with the automatic and unimpressive fuel economy. A Spectra5 hatchback was available starting in 2005. The Spectra comes with standard side- and head-protection air bags, but it still got a Poor in the IIHS side-crash test. ABS can be extremely hard to find.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
Compare the years
Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 ↗ EX sedan 2.0-liter 4 (138 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $3,375 | Not rated | Not rated | 28 MPG |
| 2008 ↗ EX sedan 2.0-liter 4 (138 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $3,100 | Not rated | Not rated | 28 MPG |
| 2007 ↗ EX sedan 2.0-liter 4 (138 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $2,875 | Not rated | Not rated | 28 MPG |
| 2006 ↗ EX sedan 2.0-liter 4 (138 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed | $3,050 | Not rated | Not rated | 28 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2009 model
EX sedan 2.0-liter 4 (138 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2009 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2004
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $3,375
- Retail value range
- $2,925 - $3,600
- Original MSRP range
- $13,550 - $17,695
- Trade-in range
- $730 - $1,165
Ratings
- Road test score
- 57/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 24 MPG
- EPA highway
- 34 MPG
- EPA combined
- 28 MPG
- Tested city
- 18 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,890
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 11.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 144 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in
- Width
- 68 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 103 in
- Weight
- 2,875 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,875 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 41 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Luggage
- 3+1+0
Vehicle ID: 6902 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2008 model
EX sedan 2.0-liter 4 (138 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2008 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2004
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $3,100
- Retail value range
- $2,900 - $3,225
- Original MSRP range
- $12,895 - $16,995
- Trade-in range
- $700 - $965
Ratings
- Road test score
- 57/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 24 MPG
- EPA highway
- 34 MPG
- EPA combined
- 28 MPG
- Tested city
- 18 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,890
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 11.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 144 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in
- Width
- 68 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 103 in
- Weight
- 2,875 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,875 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 41 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Luggage
- 3+1+0
Vehicle ID: 7966 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2007 model
EX sedan 2.0-liter 4 (138 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2007 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2004
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $2,875
- Retail value range
- $2,850 - $2,975
- Original MSRP range
- $12,895 - $16,995
- Trade-in range
- $660 - $765
Ratings
- Road test score
- 57/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 24 MPG
- EPA highway
- 34 MPG
- EPA combined
- 28 MPG
- Tested city
- 18 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,890
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 11.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 144 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in
- Width
- 68 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 103 in
- Weight
- 2,875 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,875 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 41 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Luggage
- 3+1+0
Vehicle ID: 5094 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2006 model
EX sedan 2.0-liter 4 (138 hp) (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 4-speed · Conventional · Used
Find 2006 listings ↗
Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2004
Pricing
- Current retail median
- $3,050
- Retail value range
- $3,050 - $3,050
- Original MSRP range
- $12,895 - $16,995
- Trade-in range
- $835 - $835
Ratings
- Road test score
- 57/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 24 MPG
- EPA highway
- 34 MPG
- EPA combined
- 28 MPG
- Tested city
- 18 MPG
- Tested highway
- 36 MPG
- Tested overall
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,890
- Cruising range
- 370 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.8 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 11.4 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 144 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 50 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 176 in
- Width
- 68 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 103 in
- Weight
- 2,875 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 1,875 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5 in
- Front leg room
- 41 in
- Rear head room
- 2.5 in
- Rear leg room
- 28 in
- Luggage
- 3+1+0
Vehicle ID: 4799 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
