2009 Kia Spectra Review
- $3,995171,597 milesFrame damage reported, 4 Owners, Corporate fleet vehicle4cyl AutomaticMira Auto Sales North (77 mi away)
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Located in Dayton, OH
2009 Kia Spectra EX 4dr Sedan 4A *** Runs and drives great***Don't Wait Too Long. Please Call or e-mail me Today. 18**-6**-9*** . mail me Today. ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Title issue reported
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: Yes
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (24 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KNAFE221995668986
Stock: 668986
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-26-2022 - $4,500fair price$688 below market183,183 miles2 Accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use4cyl AutomaticLegacy Auto Group (96 mi away)
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Located in Canton, OH
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (24 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KNAFE221695591428
Stock: 591428
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-14-2023 - $5,995fair price$360 below market101,488 milesNo accidents, 3 Owners, Personal use only4cyl AutomaticBig Joe Auto Sales (110 mi away)
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Located in Alexandria, KY
Visit Big Joe Auto Sales online at bigjoeautosales.com to see more pictures of this vehicle or call us at 8**-6**-5*** today to schedule your test dri...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (24 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KNAFE221X95655390
Stock: 11491
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 01-12-2024 - $7,76544,429 milesNo accidents, 1 Owner, Personal use only4cyl AutomaticRenaissance Auto Network (120 mi away)
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Located in Warrensville Heights, OH
White with Gray Cloth 2.0L 4 Cylinder Automatic Air Conditioning Power Steering ONLY 44,000 Miles!!! Clean Economical Car! Check Us Out We Are Your...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (24 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KNAFE221395659863
Stock: 9863C
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-22-2024 - $2,689177,258 miles1 Accident, 3 Owners, Rental vehicle4cyl AutomaticBart's Car Store Fort Wayne (143 mi away)
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Located in Fort Wayne, IN
Bart's Car Store Inc - Columbia City has a wide selection of exceptional pre-owned vehicles to choose from, including this 2009 Kia Spectra. If you ar...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (24 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KNAFE221095638047
Stock: 102295A
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-19-2024 - $4,9951 mile1 Accident, 2 Owners, Personal use only4cyl ManualVA Quality Motors (199 mi away)
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Located in Louisville, KY
PLEASE CALL US AT 5**-5**-7*** OR TEXT US AT 5**-7**-3*** WITH ANY QUESTIONS...PRICED AT WHOLESALE..$4.995.. CASH OR BANK FINANCING...EMAIL US...@. *...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
26 Combined MPG (23 City/30 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KNAFE221495611966
Stock: FV1966
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 09-07-2023 - $2,676good price$697 below market285,833 miles2 Accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use4cyl AutomaticBetten Baker Chevrolet Buick (262 mi away)
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Located in Coopersville, MI
Spicy Red 2009 Kia Spectra EX FWD 4-Speed Automatic with Overdrive 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V CVVT LOCAL trade in!, 4D Sedan, 2.0L 4-Cylinder DOHC 16V C...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (24 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KNAFE222195590521
Stock: BB8758B
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 04-16-2024 - $4,000great price$2,196 below market112,093 milesNo accidents, 5 Owners, Rental vehicle4cyl AutomaticHi Lo Auto Sales (290 mi away)
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Located in Frederick, MD
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: No
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (24 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KNAFE221995631291
Stock: 22527
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-03-2024 - $6,495158,010 miles1 Accident, 1 Owner, Personal use only4cyl AutomaticQuality Motors of Thomasville (323 mi away)
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Located in Thomasville, NC
You will instantly feel at home once you step into this Kia SPECTRA. All the major mechanical systems under the hood have been inspected and are confi...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
27 Combined MPG (24 City/32 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: KNAFE221395660978
Stock: 02605
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-20-2023
Edmunds' Expert Review
Pros
- Low price, comfortable and functional cabin, plenty of storage space, great warranty.
Cons
- Noisy engine at higher rpm, antilock brakes aren't standard, lackluster safety scores.
What’s new
The 2009 Kia Spectra gets just a few equipment changes. Active front headrests are now standard on all models, and EX models get cruise control as standard. Additionally, a sunroof can now be ordered for EX models.
Edmunds says
Although the 2009 Kia Spectra provides solid performance, comfortable seats and a great warranty, the competition offers more in terms of safety, desirability and resale value.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2009 Kia Spectra LX 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Vehicle overview
Blame an almost stalled economy or fluctuating fuel prices, but no matter where you point the finger, the result is the same -- small cars have made a comeback. Suddenly, cars like the 2009 Kia Spectra aren't so easy to dismiss. As Kia's compact-car offering, the Spectra boasts a low base price, a comfortable interior and a highly impressive 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.
Don't look for the Kia Spectra to outclass or outperform favorites in the compact-car segment such as the Honda Civic, the Mazda 3 or even the Toyota Corolla. All of the previously mentioned competitors are more refined. They also offer a wider range of optional equipment; for example, the Spectra's lack of optional antilock brakes on low-priced models should be of great concern to parents who want to buy their college students their first new car. In its favor, however, the Spectra has plenty of standard features, and the Spectra5 version has a little dash of sport-wagon attitude to go along with its added cargo space. Value is another plus, since the Spectra is a couple grand cheaper than segment leaders. Spunky performance is also part of the deal if you opt for the manual transmission.
The bottom line is that there are better compact fuel sippers, and the Kia Spectra shakes out about midpack if you line them all up -- it's better than some but not as good as many. However, those on strict budgets will find much to like about the 2009 Kia Spectra.
Performance & mpg
Every Spectra comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 138 horsepower and 136 pound-feet of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard, with a four-speed automatic transmission available on all models except the LX sedan. Fuel mileage ratings are 24 mpg city/32 mpg highway and 27 mpg combined for Spectras with the automatic transmission; manual models have ratings that are just a tick lower.
Safety
The Spectra comes standard with front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and active front head restraints. Antilock brakes are optional for the EX and SX trims only. In government crash tests, the Spectra earned a perfect five out of five stars for front-impact protection and four stars for side-impact protection. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety rated the Spectra "Acceptable" (second best) for frontal-offset safety and one ranking lower -- "Marginal" -- for side-impact safety.
Driving
The Spectra is pleasant to drive overall, and its four-cylinder engine is peppy enough for getting around town. It remains fairly quiet at lower revs, but linger in any one gear for too long, and engine noise becomes intrusive. The manual gearbox is adequate and perhaps preferable to the four-speed automatic, which does not provide the quickest of gearchanges. The SX versions offer tighter handling and stiffer suspensions, but even on these models, overall ride quality is quite comfortable.
Interior
The 2009 Kia Spectra offers a simple cabin layout with easy-to-use (and reach) controls and good build and materials quality. The seats are comfortable, and the storage cubbies and cupholders are generous in size. The overall look and feel of the interior is a few cuts above cars like the Ford Focus and Suzuki SX4. Kia didn't resort to any garish gimmicks to hide cheap materials, and the result is almost classy for a car in this price range.
If you need extra space, look at the Spectra5. It boasts an 18.3-cubic-foot cargo area and considerably more room if you lower the 60/40-split rear seats -- maximum cargo capacity is 53 cubic feet.
2009 Kia Spectra models
The 2009 Kia Spectra is available as a sedan or hatchback. The sedan may be had in a choice of three trim levels: LX, EX and SX. The hatchback Spectra5 is only available in the top-of-the-line SX trim. The base LX is bare bones -- most folks will likely go with the EX, which has air-conditioning, cruise control, full power accessories, keyless entry and a CD/MP3 player with an auxiliary audio jack. The sporty SX adds a sport-tuned suspension, 16-inch alloy wheels, bigger tires, foglights, a rear spoiler, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, metal-finish interior accents and cloth sport seats. Major options include a six-CD changer and a sunroof.
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Reliability Ratings by RepairPal
Cost
The average total annual cost for unscheduled repairs and maintenance across all model years of the Kia Spectra from 2008-2022.for Average Compact Car
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2009 Spectra Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $16,695 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 26 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $168/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 18.3 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Warranty | 5 years / 60,000 miles |
Safety
- Tire Pressure Warning
NHTSA Overall Rating
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver5 / 5Passenger5 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger4 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRollover4 / 5Dynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalPoor
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintAcceptable
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