2005 Kia Spectra: Tester's Comments
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- MSRP: $12,850 -$16,225
- Invoice: $12,145 -$15,195
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Find out what the Consumer Guide Automotive testers had to say about the 2005 Kia Spectra. See if the 2005 Kia Spectra is right for you.
Vehicle Evaluated
| Make/Model: | 2005 Kia Spectra |
|---|---|
| Trim Level: | SX/Spectra5 |
| Arrival Date: | 07/11/2005 |
| Engine: | dohc I4 |
| Bodystyle | 4-door wagon |
| Transmission: | 5-speed manual |
| 4WD/AWD: | No |
| Base Price: | 14,995 |
| Price as Tested: | 16,885 |
| Mileage at Beginning of Test: | 8306 |
| Mileage at End of Test: | 8834 |
| Total Measured Miles: | 528 |
| Total Fuel Used: | 23.077 gals. |
| Consumer Guide Fuel Economy: | 22.88 mpg (what's this?) |
| Problems During Test: | None |
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Antilock Breaks, Cruise Control, Sunroof
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Mark Bilek
Spectra is an amazing value, Spectra5 not so much. Though this is a fine and useful wagon, the price hike over a regular Spectra doesn't seem warranted. I really like the idea of making side and curtain airbags standard in this class (it is a bad idea to make a value-conscious buyer choose between airbags or a CD player) and think that Spectra is one of the best overall values in the class. However, Spectra5 needs either a little more flash in the engine department or a little lower sticker price.
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