How much does the 2004 Kia Spectra cost?

The 2004 Kia Spectra has a starting MSRP of $11,820, ranging up to $15,065 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Base from $11,820; LX from $12,620; GS from $13,040; LS from $13,050; EX from $13,750; GSX from $14,090.

What is the fuel economy of the 2004 Kia Spectra?

The 2004 Kia Spectra achieves up to 25 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2004 Kia Spectra have?

The 2004 Kia Spectra offers up to 12.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2004 Kia Spectra come in?

The 2004 Kia Spectra is available in 6 trims (12 total configurations) across Sedan and Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.

2004 Kia Spectra

6 trims · 12 configurations · Sedan, Hatchback

Starting MSRP

$11,820 – $15,065

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Pricing

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Base

Total price (Base MSRP)

$11,820

Typical monthly

$234/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2004 Kia Spectra trims

Base
2 configurations
MSRP
$11,820 – $12,795
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
—
LX
2 configurations
MSRP
$12,620 – $13,595
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/29
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
136 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.2
Max towing
—
GS
2 configurations
MSRP
$13,040 – $14,015
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
$13,050 – $14,025
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
—
EX
2 configurations
MSRP
$13,750 – $14,725
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
22/29
Horsepower
138 hp
Torque
136 lb-ft
Engine
2L I4 gas
Seating
5
Drivetrain
FWD
Cargo (cu ft)
12.2
Max towing
—
GSX
2 configurations
MSRP
$14,090 – $15,065
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
—

Compare 2004 Kia Spectra trim specifications
Spec	Base2 configurations	LX2 configurations	GS2 configurations	LS2 configurations	EX2 configurations	GSX2 configurations
MSRP	$11,820 – $12,795	$12,620 – $13,595	$13,040 – $14,015	$13,050 – $14,025	$13,750 – $14,725	$14,090 – $15,065
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	21/29	22/29	21/29	21/29	22/29	21/29
Horsepower	124 hp	138 hp	124 hp	124 hp	138 hp	124 hp
Torque	119 lb-ft	136 lb-ft	119 lb-ft	119 lb-ft	136 lb-ft	119 lb-ft
Engine	1.8L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas	2L I4 gas	1.8L I4 gas
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD	FWD
Cargo (cu ft)	10.4	12.2	11.6	10.4	12.2	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: Basegas
LXgas
GSgas
LSgas
EXgas
GSXgas
Fuel type: Baseregular unleaded
LXregular unleaded
GSregular unleaded
LSregular unleaded
EXregular unleaded
GSXregular unleaded
Cylinders: BaseI4
LXI4
GSI4
LSI4
EXI4
GSXI4
Displacement: Base1.8 L
LX2 L
GS1.8 L
LS1.8 L
EX2 L
GSX1.8 L
Horsepower: Base124 hp
LX138 hp
GS124 hp
LS124 hp
EX138 hp
GSX124 hp
Torque: Base119 lb-ft
LX136 lb-ft
GS119 lb-ft
LS119 lb-ft
EX136 lb-ft
GSX119 lb-ft
Transmission: Base5-speed manual
LX5-speed manual
GS5-speed manual
LS5-speed manual
EX5-speed manual
GSX5-speed manual
Drivetrain: Basefront wheel drive
LXfront wheel drive
GSfront wheel drive
LSfront wheel drive
EXfront wheel drive
GSXfront wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: BaseSedan
LXSedan
GSHatchback
LSSedan
EXSedan
GSXHatchback
Doors: Base4
LX4
GS5
LS4
EX4
GSX5
Seating: Base5
LX5
GS5
LS5
EX5
GSX5
Length: Base177.6 in
LX176.4 in
GS178.1 in
LS177.6 in
EX176.4 in
GSX178.1 in
Width: Base67.7 in
LX68.3 in
GS67.9 in
LS67.7 in
EX68.3 in
GSX67.9 in
Height: Base55.7 in
LX57.9 in
GS56.1 in
LS55.7 in
EX57.9 in
GSX56.1 in
Wheelbase: Base100.8 in
LX102.8 in
GS100.8 in
LS100.8 in
EX102.8 in
GSX100.8 in
Ground clearance: Base6.1 in
LX6.3 in
GS6.1 in
LS6.1 in
EX6.3 in
GSX6.1 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Base10.4 cu ft
LX12.2 cu ft
GS11.6 cu ft
LS10.4 cu ft
EX12.2 cu ft
GSX11.6 cu ft
Curb weight: Base2,661 lbs
LX2,701 lbs
GS2,686 lbs
LS2,672 lbs
EX2,701 lbs
GSX2,697 lbs
Fuel tank: Base13.2 gal
LX14.5 gal
GS13.2 gal
LS13.2 gal
EX14.5 gal
GSX13.2 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Base24
LX25
GS24
LS24
EX25
GSX24
City MPG: Base21
LX22
GS21
LS21
EX22
GSX21
Highway MPG: Base29
LX29
GS29
LS29
EX29
GSX29

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Base	LX	GS	LS	EX	GSX
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4	I4
Displacement	1.8 L	2 L	1.8 L	1.8 L	2 L	1.8 L
Horsepower	124 hp	138 hp	124 hp	124 hp	138 hp	124 hp
Torque	119 lb-ft	136 lb-ft	119 lb-ft	119 lb-ft	136 lb-ft	119 lb-ft
Transmission	5-speed manual	5-speed manual	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	front wheel drive	front wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Sedan	Sedan	Hatchback	Sedan	Sedan	Hatchback
Doors	4	4	5	4	4	5
Seating	5	5	5	5	5	5
Length	177.6 in	176.4 in	178.1 in	177.6 in	176.4 in	178.1 in
Width	67.7 in	68.3 in	67.9 in	67.7 in	68.3 in	67.9 in
Height	55.7 in	57.9 in	56.1 in	55.7 in	57.9 in	56.1 in
Wheelbase	100.8 in	102.8 in	100.8 in	100.8 in	102.8 in	100.8 in
Ground clearance	6.1 in	6.3 in	6.1 in	6.1 in	6.3 in	6.1 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	10.4 cu ft	12.2 cu ft	11.6 cu ft	10.4 cu ft	12.2 cu ft	11.6 cu ft
Curb weight	2,661 lbs	2,701 lbs	2,686 lbs	2,672 lbs	2,701 lbs	2,697 lbs
Fuel tank	13.2 gal	14.5 gal	13.2 gal	13.2 gal	14.5 gal	13.2 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	24	25	24	24	25	24
City MPG	21	22	21	21	22	21
Highway MPG	29	29	29	29	29	29