The Kia Spectra (3 generations, 2000–2009) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 2.0L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 27 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Kia Spectra VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Kia Spectra window sticker — build, options & years
The Kia Spectra ran from 2000–2009 across 3 generations (2002–2004, 2005, 2006–2009). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 2.0L, 4-cyl, Regular fuel, Front-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Kia Spectra VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 2000, 2001, 2004; the most-complained-about are 2007, 2008, 2006. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Kia Spectra VIN decoder.
What the Kia Spectra sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the Spectra, latest tested year 2009:
The label also prints an estimated $2,300 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 360 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the Spectra under Midsize Cars, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker.
How the Spectra's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 2000 to 2009. Worth checking before you compare a Spectra sticker from one year with another:
Over that span the combined figure rose by 4 mpg, so an early sticker and a recent one describe noticeably different cars. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What a used Spectra sells for now
The label froze the Spectra price on the day it left the factory; the market has moved since, and this is where it landed: median asking price of the Spectra by model year, from 39 live US listings:
| Model year | Median asking price | Sample |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 12 listings | |
| 2008 | 12 listings | |
| 2007 | 15 listings |
A 2009 Spectra asks a median $4,199 today, a 2007 about $1,900. Full breakdown on the Kia Spectra value page.
What's on the Kia Spectra sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 27 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every Spectra VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Kia Spectra VIN decoder.
Spectra window sticker — every model year
This covers the Kia Spectra for 2000–2009. Enter any Spectra VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Kia model.
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Other Kia window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Telluride | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 35 mpg | |
| Kia K5 | Large Cars | 32 mpg | |
| Kia Sorento | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 37 mpg | |
| Kia Soul | Small Station Wagons | 114 mpg | |
| Kia Carnival | Minivan - 2WD | 33 mpg | |
| Kia Sportage | Small Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD | 43 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Kia Spectra
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every Spectra, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Kia Spectra all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Kia Spectra whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Kia Spectra window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 27 mpg combined (24 city / 32 highway), from its 2009 rating, with an estimated $2,300 a year in fuel printed alongside.
What is a Kia Spectra worth now versus its sticker price?
The label freezes the factory price; today a 2009 asks a median $4,199 and a 2007 about $1,900 across 39 live listings. See the Kia Spectra value page.
Is the recreated Kia Spectra sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Kia Spectra may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Kia Spectra?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.