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Kia Spectra Specs

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  Overview  
MSRP *$12,895 - $12,895
$14,895 - $14,895
$15,995 - $15,995
Invoice *$12,345 - $12,345
$13,925 - $13,925
$14,955 - $14,955
Engine2.0L I-4 138 HP
2.0L I-4 138 HP
2.0L I-4 138 HP
Transmission5-spd man w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Fuel Economy City27.0 mpg
27.0 mpg
27.0 mpg
Fuel Economy Highway33.0 mpg
33.0 mpg
33.0 mpg
Bumper to Bumper Warranty (months/miles)60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
  Powertrain  
Engine2.0L I-4 138 HP
2.0L I-4 138 HP
2.0L I-4 138 HP
Transmission5-spd man w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd auto w/OD
Alternator90 amp
90 amp
90 amp
Battery540 amp with run down protection
540 amp with run down protection
540 amp with run down protection
Axle Ratio3.84
3.84
3.84
Fuel Typeregular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
Fuel Tank14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
Exhaustpartial stainless steel
partial stainless steel
partial stainless steel
Drive Typefront-wheel
front-wheel
front-wheel
  Steering and Suspension  
RideN/AN/Asport
Front Suspensionstrut
strut
strut
Front Anti-Roll Barfront anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
front anti-roll bar
Front Springscoil
coil
coil
Front Shocksgas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
Rear Suspensionmulti-link
multi-link
multi-link
Rear Anti-Roll Barrear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
rear anti-roll bar
Rear Springscoil
coil
coil
Rear Shocksgas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
gas-pressurized
Steeringrack & pinion
rack & pinion
rack & pinion
Brakesfront disc/rear drum
4-wheel disc
4-wheel disc
Vented Disc Brakesfront
front
front
Wheels15.0 " steel
15.0 " steel
16.0 " silver alloy
Front TiresP195/60HR15.0BSW AS
P195/60HR15.0BSW AS
P205/50HR16.0BSW AS
Spare Tire and Wheelcompact steel
compact steel
compact steel
  Seating and Interior  
Seating Capacity5
5
5
Front Seat Typebucket
bucket
bucket
Front Headrestsadjustable
adjustable
adjustable
Front Armrestscenter w/storage
center w/storage
center w/storage
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls6-way
6-way
6-way
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls4-way
4-way
4-way
Rear Seats60-40 bench
60-40 bench
60-40 bench
Rear Headrestsadjustable
adjustable
adjustable
Seat Trimcloth
cloth
premium cloth
Door Trimcloth
cloth
cloth
Headlinerfull cloth
full cloth
full cloth
Floor Trimcarpet
carpet
carpet
Floor MatsAvailable:
carpeted front & rear
carpeted front & rear
carpeted front & rear
Dashboard InsertN/AN/Ametal-look
Gear Shift Knob TrimN/AN/Aleather
  Comfort and Conveniences  
SunroofN/AN/AAvailable:
express open
Roof FeaturesN/AAvailable:
roof rack
Available:
roof rack
Rearview Mirrorday-night
day-night
day-night
Glove Boxglove box
glove box
glove box
Dome Lightfade
fade
fade
Reading Lightsfront
front
front
Floor Consolefull
full
full
Overhead Consolemini with storage
mini with storage
mini with storage
Cup Holderfront
front and rear
front and rear
Instrument Panel Storagebin
bin
bin
Seatback Storage2
2
2
Door Binsdual
dual
dual
Cargo Floor Trimcarpeted
carpeted
carpeted
Cargo Lightcargo light
cargo light
cargo light
Front Air ConditioningAvailable:
manual
manual
manual
Air FilterN/Aair filter
air filter
Rear Heat Ductsunderseat ducts
underseat ducts
underseat ducts
RadioAM/FM stereo, seek-scan
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
CDin-dash mounted single
in-dash mounted single
in-dash mounted single
MP3 PlayerN/AN/AAvailable:
MP3 decoder
Speakers6
6
6
Equalizerautomatic
automatic
automatic
Antennafixed
fixed
fixed
Cruise ControlN/AAvailable:
with steering wheel controls
with steering wheel controls
Door Locksmanual
power with 2 stage unlock
power with 2 stage unlock
Remote Keyless EntryN/Akeyfob (all doors)
keyfob (all doors)
Trunk/Hatch/Door Releasepower
power
power
Remote Fuel Flap Releasemechanical
mechanical
mechanical
Rear Child Safety Door Locksrear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
rear child safety door locks
Power Outlets2
2
2
Driver Foot Restdriver foot rest
driver foot rest
driver foot rest
Smokers Packageashtray
ashtray
ashtray
Lighter Elementsfront
front
front
Instrument Displayanalog
analog
analog
Tachometertachometer
tachometer
tachometer
Water Temp Gaugeengine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
engine temperature gauge
Clockin-dash
in-dash
in-dash
Trip Odometertrip odometer
trip odometer
trip odometer
Steering Wheeltilt
tilt
tilt
Steering Wheel MaterialN/AN/Aleather
Front Windowsmanual
power
power
Rear Windowsmanual
power
power
1-Touch OpenN/Adriver
driver
Tinted Windowslight
light
light
Front Windshield Wipersvariable intermittent
variable intermittent
variable intermittent
Sun Visor Stripsun visor strip
sun visor strip
sun visor strip
Rear Defrosterrear defroster
rear defroster
rear defroster
  Safety  
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)N/AN/AAvailable:
4-wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS)
Center High Mounted Stop Lightcenter high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
center high mounted stop light
Front Impact Airbagsdriver and passenger
driver and passenger
driver and passenger
Driver Side Impact Airbagsseat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
Passenger Side Impact Airbagseat mounted
seat mounted
seat mounted
Overhead Airbagcurtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
curtain 1st and 2nd row overhead airbags
Occupancy Sensoroccupancy sensor
occupancy sensor
occupancy sensor
Side Impact Barsside impact bars
side impact bars
side impact bars
Seatbelt Pretensionersfront
front
front
Panic AlarmN/Apanic alarm
panic alarm
Security SystemN/Asecurity system
security system
  Dimensions and Capacities  
Door Count4 doors
4 doors
4 doors
Maximum Cargo Volume12.2 cu.ft.
12.2 cu.ft.
12.2 cu.ft.
Exterior Length177.2 "
177.2 "
177.6 "
Exterior Width68.3 "
68.3 "
68.3 "
Exterior Height57.9 "
57.9 "
57.9 "
Wheelbase103 "
103 "
103 "
Front Tread59 "
59 "
59 "
Rear Tread59 "
59 "
59 "
Turning Radius16.7 '
16.7 '
16.7 '
Curb Weight2,919 lbs.
2,919 lbs.
2,919 lbs.
Drag Coefficient.31
.31
.31
Front Legroom42.8 "
42.8 "
42.8 "
Rear Legroom35.4 "
35.4 "
35.4 "
Front Headroom40.0 "
40.0 "
40.0 "
Rear Headroom38.2 "
38.2 "
38.2 "
Front Hiproom52.4 "
52.4 "
52.4 "
Rear Hiproom53.9 "
53.9 "
53.9 "
Front Shoulder Room55.1 "
55.1 "
55.1 "
Rear Shoulder Room53.9 "
53.9 "
53.9 "
Passenger Volume97 cu.ft.
97 cu.ft.
97 cu.ft.
Interior Cargo Volume12.2 cu.ft.
12.2 cu.ft.
12.2 cu.ft.
  Exterior Features  
Mud FlapsN/AAvailable:
front and rear
Available:
front and rear
Rear SpoilerAvailable:
wing
Available:
lip
wing
wing
Bumpersbody-colored
body-colored
body-colored
Bodyside Moldingsbody-colored
body-colored
body-colored
Rocker Panel ExtensionsN/AN/Arocker panel extensions
Grille Moldingswith chrome bar
with chrome bar
with chrome bar
Paintclearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
clearcoat monotone
Exterior Mirrorsdual manual remote
dual power remote heated
dual power remote heated
  Warranty (months/miles)  
Bumper to Bumper60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
Major Components120/100,000
120/100,000
120/100,000
Rust Through60/100,000
60/100,000
60/100,000
Roadside Assistance60/60,000
60/60,000
60/60,000
Accessories12/unlimited
12/unlimited
12/unlimited


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