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2006 Kia Spectra

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Kelley Blue Book Retail:  $7,075 – $7,750   Change Vehicle

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EPA Fuel Economy:
 City: 24 – 25   Highway: 33 – 34
Available Engines:
 132-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
138-hp, 2.0-liter I-4 (regular gas)
Available Transmissions: 4-speed automatic w/OD
5-speed manual w/OD

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 What We Like

 What We Don't
•2.0-liter four-cylinder
•Manual or automatic
•Six standard airbags
•FWD layout
•Sporty SX model available
 
+Ride comfort
+Fuel economy
+Driving ease
+Headroom
+Price
 
-Engine noise during hard acceleration
-Acceleration with automatic
-ABS not standard
-Resale value
 

Vehicle Summary

Redesigned during the 2004 model year, Kia's compact front-wheel-drive sedan grew in wheelbase and height and gained more power. A Spectra5 hatchback joined the sedan in summer 2004, followed by an SX sedan with some of the same equipment and a sportier nature.  Read more 

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Model rated: Spectra
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  Original MSRP

4dr Sedan LX

 $12,895

4dr Sedan EX

 $14,695

4dr Sedan SX

 $15,995

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