2005 Kia Spectra LD Project
KNAFE121255201722
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· $1,575 below typical price
Knoxville, TN
This 2005 Kia Spectra LD Project is listed at $2,350 with 137,000 miles in Knoxville, TN.
Sold by Knoxville Wholesale
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2005 Kia Spectra LD Project
VIN KNAFE121255201722
Market price range
Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 30, 2026This vehicle: $2,350 — below the market range (typical price $3,925)
Asking $2,350 · typical market price $3,925 · based on 8 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $99 (−4.0%) over 6 days.
Asking prices recorded across 2 listing dates for VIN KNAFE121255201722, spanning 6 days.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knoxville Wholesale | Knoxville, TN 37918 | $2,350 | 137,000 mi | 2026-09-29 | 3 h ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for KNAFE121255201722- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 25 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2005 Kia Spectra likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2005 Kia Spectra has 2 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 25 MPG.
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STEERINGON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THE STEERING TIE RODS MAY HAVE A MANUFACTURING FLAW THAT AFFECTS THE METALLURGY.NHTSA campaign 05V183000
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FUEL SYSTEM, OTHERKIA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 SPECTRA LD VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM NOVEMBER 7, 2003, THROUGH MARCH 6, 2007, ORIGINALLY SOLD, OR CURRENTLY REGISTERED IN,…NHTSA campaign 11V256000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2005 Kia Spectra from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 5, 2026.
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Kia Spectra LD Project (this car) | $2,350 | 8 | — |
| 2005 Nissan Altima | $3,995 | 2 | +$1,645 |
| 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt | $4,264 | 2 | +$1,914 |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | $5,875 | 2 | +$3,525 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 18 | $5,894 | 100% | 106,821 mi |
| 2008 | 28 | $3,998 | 68% | 147,514 mi |
| 2007 | 23 | $3,950 | 67% | 142,217 mi |
| 2006 | 14 | $3,450 | 59% | 148,976 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
