Trim Report

Kia Spectra EX2008

Includes:SPECTRA|EX
$2,990
Starting From
17
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 17 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $2,990
Max $7,827
From $2,990
(27d ago)

EX Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$3,989
$4K–$8K
6 listings125,000 avg miles
EX
From$2,990
17 listings|$3K–$8K
LX
From$4,495
5 listings|$4K–$8K

2008 Kia Spectra EX Pricing

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Where to Find Kia Spectra EX

Location data for all 2008 Kia Spectra trims combined

17States

Missouri has the most inventory at 11%, with options spread across 17 states. Willing to ship? Your selection opens up significantly.

Kia Spectra Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2008 Kia Spectra trims

High Concern

With 0 recalls and 137 complaints, the 2008 Kia Spectra rates as high on the safety concern scale. Always run the VIN through NHTSA's lookup tool before signing.

0
Recalls
137
Complaints
23
Crashes
3
Fires

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

The 2008 Kia Spectra's biggest weak point? AIR BAGS. It leads 137 total complaints spanning 1 years. Budget for a thorough pre-purchase inspection, especially in that area.

01Air Bags58
02Unknown Or Other6
03Electrical System6
04Vehicle Speed Control5
05Exterior Lighting4
137 total across 1 model years (2008–2008)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Kia Spectra Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2008 Kia Spectra trims

26–27mpg combined
·
23-24city
·
30-32hwy
·
$2,300-$2,350/yr

Fuel economy for the 2008 Kia Spectra ranges from 26 to 27 MPG combined across 2 setups. The table below breaks it down by trim so you know exactly what you're signing up for.

By Trim
Spectra - Automatic 4-spd
27mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
24 city32 hwy~$2,300/yr-1/10 Poor
Spectra - Manual 5-spd
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl · Front-Wheel Drive
23 city30 hwy~$2,350/yr-1/10 Poor

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

Is the EX Worth It?

Common questions about the 2008 Kia Spectra EX

How does the EX compare to other Kia Spectra trims?

The EX occupies a distinct position in the Kia Spectra range. See how it stacks up on the 2008 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2008 Kia Spectra EX?

Budget for standard EX maintenance plus any trim-specific items. 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?

For the EX, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Kia Spectra buyer's guide.

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