1996 Kia Sephia pricing starts at $1,490 for the Sephia RS Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $11,040 when new. The range-topping 1996 Sephia GS Sedan 4D starts at $1,780 today, originally priced from $12,880.
Original MSRP | KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.) | |||
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$11,040 | $1,490 | |||
$11,980 | $1,562 | |||
$12,880 | $1,780 |
The Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price for any individual used vehicle can vary greatly according to mileage, condition, location, and other factors. The prices here reflect what buyers are currently paying for used 1996 Kia Sephia models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.
Owners give this generation Kia Sephia (1994-1997) a 3.5 out of 5 rating, which is about average, and 76% recommend it. These figures are based on 41 consumer reviews, like these:
What Owners are Saying About the 1996 Kia Sephia
"Very good vehicle"
"i have a 1996 kia sephia. very good car and has a 1.8 liter mazda engine. like many other kia sephia's the dashboard burnt and peeled up but other than that very good car. it has 130000 miles and runs great, im selling it now but a great car!"
"last many years"
"I had a 95 in 2000 with 103000 miles and eight years later it die after 276000 miles. I replace a lot of parts from junker, and they work fine, I replace only one time clutch, water pump timing belt and starter, also rotors, the engine is the same as mazda protege between 93 an 95, and is very economy in gas, the only problem is the dashboard peeling and leak in trunk basically, this car goes everywhere with over 270000 original miles, the reason it dies was the head gasket blown, otherwise I still have the car. Very low maintenance as long as you change oil often, that's the life of the car basically."
"The Terminator"
"The Most reliable car I have ever owned, and known about, hands down. I own a 1995 and it has been through one wreck, two floods, and had an engine hoist frame dropped on its roof. Hence the name, " The Terminator". It looks like it is in really bad shape, and it is structurally. However my engine and transmission have been really reliable. I have only used mobile1 engine oil in my car. I vary the weights of oil in regards to its mileage and time of the year so it changes from time to time. For my 5 speed tranny I use one bottle of Lucas and 2 synthetic gear oil bottles. My Car is 500 miles shy of 300,000 and probably by the time anyone reads this it will have hit its 300,000 mile mark. If you take care of this car it will take care of you. It is quite uncomfortable to get in and out of but then again that might be the fact that Im 5'8" and weight 275lbs. My dashboard did turn brown an curl upwards, this is a common problem with these cars. Engine is a bit noisy."
Overall 1996 Kia Sephia Quality
User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1996 Kia Sephia is about average for its class. Owners rated the 1996 Kia Sephia quality a 3.4 out of 5.
1996 Kia Sephia Reliability
The 1996 Kia Sephia receives an average consumer rating of 3.5 overall and a 3.8 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.
Favorite 1996 Sephia Features
According to drivers of the 1996 Sephia, here are some of its best features:
1996 Sephia RS Sedan 4D - city 21 MPG - hwy 28 MPG
1996 Sephia LS Sedan 4D - city 18 MPG - hwy 26 MPG
1996 Sephia GS Sedan 4D - city 22 MPG - hwy 27 MPG
NHTSA Safety Rating
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1996 Kia Sephia front-side driver crash test rating is 3 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.
1996 Kia Sephia Safety Features
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Year | Vehicle Depreciation* | Resale Value | Trade-In Value | ||
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2022 | + $4 | $1,120 | $549 | ||
2023 | $2 | $1,118 | $540 | ||
2024 | $19 | $1,099 | $493 | ||
Now | $23 | $1,076 | $467 |
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Curb Weight | 2476 lbs. | ||
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EPA Total Interior | 93.0 cu.ft. | ||
Fuel Capacity | 13.2 gallons | ||
Front Head Room | 38.2 inches | ||
Front Leg Room | 42.9 inches | ||
Max Seating Capacity | 5 | ||
Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.9 inches | ||
Overall Length | 171.7 inches | ||
Front Shoulder Room | 54.0 inches | ||
Trunk or Cargo Capacity | 11.0 cu.ft. | ||
Turning Diameter | 33.5 feet | ||
Wheel Base | 98.4 inches | ||
Width with mirrors | 66.7 inches |
Alloy Wheels | Available | ||
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Moon Roof/Sun Roof | Available | ||
Number of Doors | 4 doors |
City | 21 mpg | ||
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Highway | 28 mpg | ||
Combined | 24 mpg |
Drivetrain | FWD | ||
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Transmission Type | Automatic |
Horsepower | 105 @ 6200 RPM | ||
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Torque | 100 @ 3600 rpm | ||
Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter |
Basic | 3 years / 36000 miles | ||
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Powertrain | 5 years / 60000 miles |
Used 1996 Kia Sephia | Used 1996 Geo Metro | Used 1997 Mercury Tracer | Used 1999 Volkswagen Jetta | ||
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Price | $1,490 | $1,702 | $1,537 | $1,744 | |
Consumer Rating | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.9 | |
Fuel Economy | City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG | City 33/Hwy 39/Comb 35 MPG | City 24/Hwy 34/Comb 28 MPG | City 21/Hwy 28/Comb 24 MPG | |
Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
Basic Warranty | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 3 years or 36000 miles | 2 years or 24000 miles | |
Horsepower | 105 @ 6200 RPM | 70 @ 5500 RPM | 110 @ 5000 RPM | 115 @ 5400 RPM | |
Engine | 4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter | 4-Cyl, 1.3 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |