2003 Kia Spectra
2003 Kia Spectra Rebates and Incentives
Prices and Incentives
Dealer Price:
$11,695 - $14,940
Original MSRP:
$10,965 - $13,985
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NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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| Overall Safety Rating |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver:  Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
2003 Kia Spectra Review
"The larger and costlier of Kia's two subcompact cars, Spectra comes in sedan or hatchback form with a 4-cyl engine and manual or automatic transmission. Sedans are Base and LS models, hatchbacks are GS and GSX models. Optional ABS is exclusive to LS and GSX versions. Side airbags are unavailable. For '03, all Spectras gain an illuminated ignition switch, bodyside molding, and an AM/FM/CD player. Hatchbacks gain a rear wiper/washer. New sound-deadening measures are intended to reduce noise levels, and the engine gains 10 lb-ft of torque. Kia is owned by Hyundai and carries that South Korean automaker's warranty coverage: 5-years/50,000-mi. basic, 10/100,000 powertrain, 5/unlimited roadside assistance."
Warranty Information
| Basic: | 5 Years/60,000 Miles |
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Recalls Issued
| 2003 Kia Spectra Base, GS, GSX, LS | N/A |
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2003 Kia Spectra Models & Prices
2003 Kia Spectra Base
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn Base Manual | $11,695 | $10,965 | $179 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn Base Auto | $12,670 | $11,855 | $194 / Month* | |
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2003 Kia Spectra GS
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 5dr HB GS Manual | $12,120 | $11,410 | $186 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB GS Auto | $13,095 | $12,295 | $201 / Month* | |
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2003 Kia Spectra LS
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 4dr Sdn LS Manual | $12,925 | $12,020 | $196 / Month* | |
| 4dr Sdn LS Auto | $13,900 | $12,880 | $210 / Month* | |
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2003 Kia Spectra GSX
| Dealer Price | Dealer Invoice Pricing | Estimated Payments | ||
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| 5dr HB GSX Manual | $13,965 | $13,125 | $214 / Month* | |
| 5dr HB GSX Auto | $14,940 | $13,985 | $228 / Month* | |
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2003 Kia Spectra Features and Standard Equipment
EMISSIONS CERTIFICATION Features
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULEV certified (1.8L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | • |
| ULEV certified (1.8L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | • | • |
EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATING Features
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City 22/hwy 30 (1.8L engine/4-speed auto trans) | • | • | • | • |
| City 24/hwy 32 (1.8L engine/5-speed manual trans) | • | • | • | • |
EXTERIOR Features
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-speed intermittent windshield wipers | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color body-side moldings | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color bumpers | • | • | • | • |
| Body-color door handles | • | • | • | • |
| Clear-lens headlights w/auto-off feature | • | • | • | • |
| Dual body-color manual remote mirrors | • | • | ||
| Dual body-color pwr mirrors | • | • | ||
| Fog lamps | • | • | ||
| Intermittent rear wiper/washer | • | • | ||
| Rear spoiler | • | |||
| Tinted glass | • | • | ||
| Tinted glass-inc: windshield sunshade band | • | • |
INTERIOR Features
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 60/40 split folding rear seat | • | • | • | • |
| Air conditioning | • | • | ||
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers | • | • | ||
| AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (4) speakers & (2) door-mounted tweeters | • | • | ||
| Cargo area lamp | • | • | • | • |
| Center console-inc: armrest, storage, (2) adjustable cup holders | • | • | • | • |
| Cloth upholstery-inc: door panel inserts | • | • | • | |
| Coin tray | • | • | • | • |
| Day-night rearview mirror | • | • | • | • |
| Digital clock | • | • | • | • |
| Dome lamp w/delay feature | • | • | • | • |
| Dual visor vanity mirrors w/covers | • | • | • | • |
| Front bucket seats-inc: driver seat 8-way adjustment/lumbar support | • | • | • | • |
| Front door storage pockets | • | • | ||
| Front door storage pockets-inc: bottle holder | • | • | ||
| Garment hook | • | • | • | • |
| Illuminated ignition switch | • | • | • | • |
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel/shift knob | • | |||
| Map lamps | • | • | • | • |
| Overhead sunglass holder | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr door locks-inc: two-turn unlocking feature | • | • | ||
| Pwr windows | • | • | ||
| Rear window defroster | • | • | • | • |
| Remote releases-inc: fuel door, hood, trunk | • | • | • | • |
| Sport cloth upholstery-inc: door panel inserts | • | |||
| Tachometer | • | • | • | |
| Tilt steering column | • | • |
MECHANICAL Features
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L (109) DOHC MPFI 16-valve I4 engine | • | • | • | • |
| 13.2 gallon fuel tank | • | • | • | • |
| 14" x 5.5" steel wheels w/full wheel covers | • | • | • | |
| 14" x 6.0" alloy wheels | • | |||
| 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD | • | • | • | • |
| 5-speed manual transmission w/OD | • | • | • | • |
| 60 amp/hr (540 CCA) battery | • | • | • | • |
| 80 amp alternator | • | • | • | • |
| Bright exhaust tip | • | • | • | • |
| Engine-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | • | • | • | • |
| Front wheel drive | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | • | • | • | • |
| Independent MacPherson strut front suspension | • | • | • | • |
| Independent multi-link rear suspension | • | • | • | • |
| P185/65R14 SBR tires | • | • | • | • |
| Pwr front vented disc/rear drum brakes | • | • | • | • |
SAFETY Features
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-point front seat belts-inc: pretensioners, force limiters, height-adjustable anchors | • | • | • | • |
| 3-point rear outboard seat belts | • | • | • | • |
| 5-mph bumpers | • | • | • | • |
| Driver & front passenger airbags | • | • | • | • |
| Front/rear crumple zones | • | • | • | • |
| Internal emergency trunk release | • | • | • | • |
| Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children (LATCH) | • | • | • | • |
| Rear center lap belt | • | • | • | • |
| Rear child safety door locks | • | • | • | • |
| Side-impact door beams | • | • | • | • |
2003 Kia Spectra Options and Addition Equipment
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Options
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM -inc: rear disc brakes | • | • | ||
| AIR CONDITIONING | • | • | ||
| ALLOY WHEELS | • | |||
| CD CHANGER | • | • | • | • |
| CRUISE PKG -inc: cruise control, variable intermittent windshield wipers *NET* | • | • | ||
| FRONT/REAR CARPETED FLOOR MATS | • | • | • | • |
| REAR SPOILER | • | • | ||
| REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY | • | • |
PAINT Options
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
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| STANDARD PAINT | • | • | • | • |
2003 Kia Spectra Technical Specifications
Brakes
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brake ABS System | ||||
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | ||||
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.12 x - TBD - | 10.12 x - TBD - | 10.12 x - TBD - | 10.12 x - TBD - |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
Cargo Area Dimensions
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
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| Trunk Volume (ft) | 10.4 | N/A | 10.4 | N/A |
Engine
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
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| Displacement | 1.8L/109 | 1.8L/109 | 1.8L/109 | 1.8L/109 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 124 @ 6000 | 124 @ 6000 | 124 @ 6000 | 124 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 119 @ 4900 | 119 @ 4900 | 119 @ 4900 | 119 @ 4900 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height, Overall (in) | 55.7 | 56.1 | 55.7 | 56.1 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 177.6 | 178.1 | 177.6 | 178.1 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 100.8 | 100.8 | 100.8 | 100.8 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 67.7 | 67.9 | 67.7 | 67.9 |
Fuel Tank
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 |
Steering
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 32.2 | 32.2 | 32.2 | 32.2 |
Suspension
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Tire Size | P185/65R14 | P185/65R14 | P185/65R14 | P185/65R14 |
| Rear Tire Size | P185/65R14 | P185/65R14 | P185/65R14 | P185/65R14 |
Transmission
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD | Manual w/OD |
| Trans Type | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Vehicle
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.1 | 43.1 | 43.1 | 43.1 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 53.8 | 53.8 | 53.8 | 53.8 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | 83.7 | 81.1 | 83.7 | 81.1 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.6 | 36.6 | 37.6 | 36.6 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 34.4 | 34.4 | 34.4 | 34.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 54.2 | 54.2 | 54.2 | 54.2 |
Weight Information
| Base | GS | LS | GSX | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2661 | 2686 | 2672 | 2697 |
2003 Kia Spectra Safety Features
Safety Features
| Driver & front passenger airbags |
| 3-point front seat belts-inc: pretensioners, force limiters, height-adjustable anchors |
| 3-point rear outboard seat belts |
| Rear center lap belt |
| Rear child safety door locks |
| Lower Anchors & Tethers for Children (LATCH) |
| Internal emergency trunk release |
| 5-mph bumpers |
| Side-impact door beams |
| Front/rear crumple zones |
News Reports & Reviews
| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS | |
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| NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS |
Frontal crash ratings: Driver: Passenger: Side crash ratings: Driver: Rear Passenger: Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags. NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating essentially measures vehicle characteristics of center of gravity and track width to determine how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). |
