2003 Kia Spectra
4 trims · 8 configurations · Sedan, Hatchback
Starting MSRP
$11,695 – $14,940
Key specifications
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Pricing
How much should you pay for the Kia Spectra? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.
MSRP by trim
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Purchase information
Based on Base
Total price (Base MSRP)
$11,695
Typical monthly
$232/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
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Base
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $11,695 – $12,670
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/29
- Horsepower
- 124 hp
- Torque
- 119 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 10.4
- Max towing
- —
GS
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $12,120 – $13,095
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/29
- Horsepower
- 124 hp
- Torque
- 119 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 11.6
- Max towing
- —
LS
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $12,925 – $13,900
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/29
- Horsepower
- 124 hp
- Torque
- 119 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 10.4
- Max towing
- —
GSX
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $13,965 – $14,940
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 21/29
- Horsepower
- 124 hp
- Torque
- 119 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 11.6
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | Base2 configurations | GS2 configurations | LS2 configurations | GSX2 configurations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $11,695 – $12,670 | $12,120 – $13,095 | $12,925 – $13,900 | $13,965 – $14,940 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 21/29 | 21/29 | 21/29 | 21/29 |
| Horsepower | 124 hp | 124 hp | 124 hp | 124 hp |
| Torque | 119 lb-ft | 119 lb-ft | 119 lb-ft | 119 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 10.4 | 11.6 | 10.4 | 11.6 |
| Max towing | — | — | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- BasegasGSgasLSgasGSXgas
- Fuel type
- Baseregular unleadedGSregular unleadedLSregular unleadedGSXregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- BaseI4GSI4LSI4GSXI4
- Displacement
- Base1.8 LGS1.8 LLS1.8 LGSX1.8 L
- Horsepower
- Base124 hpGS124 hpLS124 hpGSX124 hp
- Torque
- Base119 lb-ftGS119 lb-ftLS119 lb-ftGSX119 lb-ft
- Transmission
- Base5-speed manualGS5-speed manualLS5-speed manualGSX5-speed manual
- Drivetrain
- Basefront wheel driveGSfront wheel driveLSfront wheel driveGSXfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- BaseSedanGSHatchbackLSSedanGSXHatchback
- Doors
- Base4GS5LS4GSX5
- Seating
- Base5GS5LS5GSX5
- Length
- Base177.6 inGS178.1 inLS177.6 inGSX178.1 in
- Width
- Base67.7 inGS67.9 inLS67.7 inGSX67.9 in
- Height
- Base55.7 inGS56.1 inLS55.7 inGSX56.1 in
- Wheelbase
- Base100.8 inGS100.8 inLS100.8 inGSX100.8 in
- Ground clearance
- Base6.1 inGS6.1 inLS6.1 inGSX6.1 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- Base10.4 cu ftGS11.6 cu ftLS10.4 cu ftGSX11.6 cu ft
- Curb weight
- Base2,661 lbsGS2,686 lbsLS2,672 lbsGSX2,697 lbs
- Fuel tank
- Base13.2 galGS13.2 galLS13.2 galGSX13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- Base24GS24LS24GSX24
- City MPG
- Base21GS21LS21GSX21
- Highway MPG
- Base29GS29LS29GSX29
| Spec | Base | GS | LS | GSX |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 124 hp | 124 hp | 124 hp | 124 hp |
| Torque | 119 lb-ft | 119 lb-ft | 119 lb-ft | 119 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Doors | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 177.6 in | 178.1 in | 177.6 in | 178.1 in |
| Width | 67.7 in | 67.9 in | 67.7 in | 67.9 in |
| Height | 55.7 in | 56.1 in | 55.7 in | 56.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 100.8 in | 100.8 in | 100.8 in | 100.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.1 in | 6.1 in | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||
| Cargo capacity | 10.4 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft | 10.4 cu ft | 11.6 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 2,661 lbs | 2,686 lbs | 2,672 lbs | 2,697 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal | 13.2 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||
| Combined MPG | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| City MPG | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
| Highway MPG | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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2003 Kia Spectra FAQ
- How much does the 2003 Kia Spectra cost?
- The 2003 Kia Spectra has a starting MSRP of $11,695, ranging up to $14,940 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $11,695; GS from $12,120; LS from $12,925; GSX from $13,965.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2003 Kia Spectra?
- The 2003 Kia Spectra achieves up to 24 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2003 Kia Spectra have?
- The 2003 Kia Spectra offers up to 11.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- How many trims does the 2003 Kia Spectra come in?
- The 2003 Kia Spectra is available in 4 trims (8 total configurations) across Sedan and Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.