Trim Report

Kia Spectra EX2006

Includes:SPECTRA|EX
$2,950
Starting From
20
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 20 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $2,950
Max $8,331
From $2,950
Fresh

EX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$2,950
$3K–$9K
6 listings166,667 avg miles
EX
From$2,950
20 listings|$3K–$8K

2006 Kia Spectra EX Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Spectra EX

Location data for all 2006 Kia Spectra trims combined

16States

11% of the market sits in Texas, though listings span 16 states. Expand your search and you'll find more options at better prices.

Kia Spectra Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2006 Kia Spectra trims

Elevated

The 2006 Kia Spectra's elevated safety profile includes 1 recall campaigns and 118 owner-reported complaints. Make recall verification part of your pre-purchase checklist.

1
Recalls
118
Complaints
30
Crashes
3
Fires
Recall Findings
11V2560002011-25-04
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:MOUNTING

KIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 SPECTRA LD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 6, 2007, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN, CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA, IOWA, MAINE, MARYLAND MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSOURI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, OHIO, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, VERMONT, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN, AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT CORROSION OF THE FUEL TANK STRAPS WHICH HOLD THE TANK MAY OCCUR AS A RESULT OF PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO ROAD SALT. AS A RESULT OF THE CORROSION, ONE OR BOTH STRAPS MAY SEPARATE ALLOWING THE FUEL TANK TO CONTACT THE GROUND AND POSSIBLY DISRUPT THE INTEGRITY OF THE TANK.

THE FUEL TANK CAN FALL FROM THE VEHICLE AND STRIKE THE GROUND WHICH COULD CAUSE A FUEL LEAK. LEAKING FUEL CAN CREATE A FIRE HAZARD.

View at NHTSA

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2006 Kia Spectra has accumulated 118 NHTSA complaints over 1 years, with air bags leading the pack. Know what to look for before you buy.

01Air Bags49
02Fuel/propulsion System5
03Structure5
04Fuel System, Gasoline5
05Service Brakes, Hydraulic5
118 total across 1 model years (2006–2006)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Spectra Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2006 Kia Spectra trims

25mpg combined
·
22city
·
30-31hwy
·
$2,700/yr

At 25 MPG combined, the 2006 Kia Spectra delivers consistent fuel economy whether you pick from 2 different setups. Budget accordingly.

By Trim
Spectra - Automatic 4-spd
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city31 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor
Spectra - Manual 5-spd
25mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
22 city30 hwy~$2,700/yr-1/10 Poor

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

2006 Kia Spectra EX FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the EX compare to other Kia Spectra trims?

with 20 listings tracked, the EX sits in a specific spot in the 2006 Kia Spectra lineup. Compare pricing across all trims on the 2006 Kia Spectra page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2006 Kia Spectra EX?

Budget for standard EX maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2006 has 1 recall on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Kia Spectra EX?

The best model year for the Kia Spectra EX comes down to the price-to-mileage ratio. Compare all years on the Kia Spectra overview.

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