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2009 Kia Spectra

2009 Kia Spectra Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$13,550 - $17,695

Original MSRP:
$12,965 - $16,540

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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 utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see 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).
See all Safety Rating Results
2009 Kia Spectra Review

2009 Kia Spectra5

A carryover from 2008 the 2009 Kia Spectra5 is a 4-door, 5-passenger sedan that is available in one trim only - the Kia Spectra5 SX. The Kia Spectra5 SX comes with a customary 2.0 liter, I4, 138hp engine and a 5-speed manual transmission with an optional 4-speed automatic transmission. The 2009 Kia Spectra5 SX averages 23mpg in the city and 30mpg on the highway. The basic warranty for the 2009 Kia Spectra5 is 60,000mi/60 month.

The 2009 Kia Spectra5 comes with many standard features - stability control, front/rear suspension, alloy wheels, power accessories, safety airbags, emergency fuel shut off, child safety door locks, tinted glass, power outlets, vehicle anti-theft, keyless entry with multi-functional remote, remote fuel door release, tilt steering, tire pressure monitor, power lift gate, air conditioning, rear HVAC ducts, air filter, automatic headlights, fog lights, cruise control, delayed courtesy lighting, illuminated entry lighting with ignition key surround, leather steering wheel, leather shift knob, dual reclining bucket seats with 6 adjustment options, heated/power/exterior mirrors, multiple storage compartments, digital clock and a CD player with 6 speakers.

Optional upgrades for the 2009 Kia Spectra5 include a remote ignition, a power tilt and slide sunroof, wheel locks, 4 wheel anti-lock brakes and CD changer with MP3 player.

The 2009 Kia Spectra5 is the perfect, affordable family sedan with a starting price of $16,900.

More model information:

2009 Kia Spectra

A carryover from 2008 the 2009 Kia Spectra is a 4-door, 5-passenger sedan that is available in 3 trims- the Kia Spectra LX, the Spectra EX, and the Spectra SX. The Kia Spectra trims come with a customary 2.0 liter, I4, 138hp engine and a 5-speed manual transmission with an optional 4-speed automatic transmission. The 2009 Kia Spectra averages 23mpg in the city and 30mpg on the highway. The basic warranty for the 2009 Kia Spectra is 60,000mi/60 month.

The 2009 Kia Spectra comes with many standard features - stability control, front/rear suspension, power accessories, safety airbags, emergency fuel shut off, child safety door locks, tinted glass, trunk anti-trap device, power outlets, tilt steering, rear defroster, tire pressure monitor, air conditioning, rear HVAC ducts, automatic headlights, delayed courtesy lighting, rear defroster, multiple storage compartments and a CD player.

The Kia Spectra SX adds as standard also - a heated/power/exterior mirrors, vehicle anti-theft, leather steering wheel, keyless entry, steering wheel mounted controls, cruise control, and fog lights. Some of the standard options on the Kia Spectra SX may be optional on other models.

Optional upgrades for the 2009 Kia Spectra include a rear spoiler, remote ignition, CD changer and wheel locks. The Kia Spectra SX adds a front power glass tilt and slide sunroof as an optional upgrade feature.

The all new 2009 Kia Spectra is the perfect, affordable family sedan with a starting price of $13,450.
Warranty Information
Basic: 5 Years/60,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
2009 Kia Spectra EX, LX, SX, Spectra5 N/A

2009 Kia Spectra Models & Prices

2009 Kia Spectra LX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Man LX $13,550 $12,965 $212 / Month*
4dr Sdn Auto LX $14,550 $13,925 $227 / Month*

2009 Kia Spectra EX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Man EX $15,500 $14,540 $237 / Month*
4dr Sdn Auto EX $16,550 $15,470 $252 / Month*

2009 Kia Spectra SX
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
4dr Sdn Man SX $16,450 $15,380 $251 / Month*
4dr Sdn Auto SX $17,450 $16,310 $266 / Month*

2009 Kia Spectra Spectra5
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
5dr HB Man Spectra5 $16,695 $15,610 $255 / Month*
5dr HB Auto Spectra5 $17,695 $16,540 $270 / Month*

2009 Kia Spectra Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
LX EX SX Spectra5
15" steel wheels    
16" alloy wheels    
Black mesh grill    
Body-color body-side moldings
Body-color door handles
Body-color heated pwr mirrors  
Body-color mirrors      
Body-color rear garnish w/chrome accent      
Clear-lens headlights w/auto-off feature
Front fog lamps    
Front/rear fascias    
P195/60R15 tires    
P205/50R16 tires    
Rear intermittent windshield wiper      
Rear spoiler    
Side sill moldings    
Tinted glass w/windshield sunshade band    
Variable intermittent windshield wipers
INTERIOR Features
LX EX SX Spectra5
60/40 split-folding rear seat
Active front headrests
Air conditioning  
Carpeted floor mats  
Center console w/padded armrest-inc: dual storage, dual 12V pwr outlets
Cloth upholstery    
Cruise control  
Dual front/rear cupholders  
Dual map lights w/sunglasses holder  
Dual visor vanity mirrors
Front bucket seats w/driver seat 6-way adjustment
Front cupholders      
Front door map pockets w/bottle holder
Fuel door, hood & trunk release
Garment hooks
Leather-wrapped shift knob    
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    
Metal pedals    
Metal-grain interior accents    
Pwr door locks w/remote keyless entry  
Pwr windows  
Rear window defroster
Sport cloth upholstery w/door panel inserts    
Tilt steering wheel
MECHANICAL Features
LX EX SX Spectra5
2.0L DOHC CVVT 16-valve I4 engine
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD
5-speed manual transmission w/OD
Front wheel drive
Front/rear stabilizer bars
Independent dual-link rear suspension w/coil springs
Independent MacPherson strut front suspension w/coil springs
Pwr 4-wheel disc brakes  
Pwr front vented disc/solid rear drum brakes      
Pwr rack & pinion steering
Sport-tuned suspension    
Strut tower bar    
SAFETY Features
LX EX SX Spectra5
3-point front seat belts-inc: pretensioners w/force limiters, height adjustable anchors
3-point rear seat belts
Driver & front passenger advanced airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor
Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side airbags
Energy-absorbing steering column
Front/rear crumple zones
Front/rear side curtain airbags
Internal emergency trunk release
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Rear child safety door locks
Side-impact door beams
Tire pressure monitoring system
ENTERTAINMENT Features
LX EX SX Spectra5
AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (6) speakers, auxiliary input jack

2009 Kia Spectra Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
LX EX SX Spectra5
15" ALLOY WHEELS (REQ: AB Braking System & SR Pwr Sunroof)      
4-WHEEL ANTI-LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (REQ: SR Pwr Sunroof)  
6-DISC IN-DASH CD/MP3 CHANGER    
AIR CONDITIONING      
PWR SUNROOF  
PAINT Options
LX EX SX Spectra5
BLACK
CHAMPAGNE GOLD      
CLASSIC RED      
COPPERHEAD    
DEEP OCEAN BLUE      
SAND BEIGE      
SILVER
SPICY RED    
WHITE
PAINT SCHEME Options
LX EX SX Spectra5
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
LX EX SX Spectra5
** VARIOUS ADDITIONAL PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS MAY BE AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA-SEE YOUR AREA DEALER FOR A COMPLETE LIST **
CARPET FLOOR MATS (PIO)      
REAR SPOILER (PIO)    
REMOTE START (PIO)
WHEEL LOCKS (PIO)  
SEAT TRIM Options
LX EX SX Spectra5
BEIGE, CLOTH SEAT TRIM      
BLACK, SPORT CLOTH SEAT TRIM    
GRAY, CLOTH SEAT TRIM    

2009 Kia Spectra Technical Specifications

Brakes
LX EX SX Spectra5
Brake ABS System
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.8 x - TBD - 10.8 x - TBD - 10.8 x - TBD - 10.8 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.2 x - TBD - 10.2 x - TBD - 10.2 x - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
LX EX SX Spectra5
Trunk Volume (ft) 12.2 12.2 12.2 N/A
Engine
LX EX SX Spectra5
Displacement 2.0L/122 2.0L/122 2.0L/122 2.0L/122
Engine Type Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4 Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 138 @ 6000 138 @ 6000 138 @ 6000 138 @ 6000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 136 @ 4500 136 @ 4500 136 @ 4500 136 @ 4500
Exterior Dimensions
LX EX SX Spectra5
Height, Overall (in) 57.9 57.9 57.9 57.9
Length, Overall (in) 177.2 177.2 177.6 171.3
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.3 6.3 6.3 6.3
Wheelbase (in) 102.8 102.8 102.8 102.8
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 68.3 68.3 68.3 68.3
Fuel Tank
LX EX SX Spectra5
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0
Steering
LX EX SX Spectra5
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8 2.8 2.8 2.8
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 33.3 33.3 33.3 33.3
Suspension
LX EX SX Spectra5
Suspension Type - Front Independent Independent Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Independent Independent Independent Independent
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Dual-Link Dual-Link Dual-Link Dual-Link
Tires
LX EX SX Spectra5
Front Tire Size P195/60R15 P195/60R15 P205/50R16 P205/50R16
Rear Tire Size P195/60R15 P195/60R15 P205/50R16 P205/50R16
Transmission
LX EX SX Spectra5
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
LX EX SX Spectra5
Front Head Room (in) 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0
Front Leg Room (in) 42.8 42.8 42.8 42.8
Front Shoulder Room (in) 55.1 55.1 55.1 55.1
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Passenger Volume (ft) 97.0 97.0 97.0 98.1
Second Head Room (in) 38.2 38.2 38.2 38.8
Second Leg Room (in) 35.4 35.4 35.4 35.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53.9 53.9 53.9 53.9
Weight Information
LX EX SX Spectra5
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2701-2826 2701-2826 2701-2826 2701-2919

2009 Kia Spectra Safety Features

Safety Features
Side-impact door beams
Front/rear crumple zones
Driver & front passenger advanced airbags -inc: passenger occupancy sensor
Driver & front passenger seat-mounted side airbags
Front/rear side curtain airbags
3-point front seat belts-inc: pretensioners w/force limiters, height adjustable anchors
3-point rear seat belts
Rear child safety door locks
Lower anchors & tethers for children (LATCH)
Tire pressure monitoring system
Internal emergency trunk release
Energy-absorbing steering column
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS
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 utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see 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).