Trim Report

Kia Spectra LX2008

Includes:SPECTRA|LX
$4,495
Starting From
5
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 5 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $4,495
Max $8,345
From $4,495
(27d ago)

LX 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 LX Pricing

Price Trend

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Where to Find Kia Spectra LX

Location data for all 2008 Kia Spectra trims combined

17States

If you're near Missouri, you're in luck: 11% of listings are there. But with 17 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

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)

2008 Kia Spectra LX FAQ

Trim-specific pricing and feature questions

How does the LX compare to other Kia Spectra trims?

The LX 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 LX?

Budget for standard LX 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 LX?

For the LX, 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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