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Used 2003 Pontiac Sunfire

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2005
2003
Fuel Economy
24 combined mpg
Horsepower
140 hp
Engine
4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter
Cargo Volume
12.4 cu ft
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2003 Pontiac Sunfire Overview

2003 Pontiac Sunfire Pricing

2003 Pontiac Sunfire pricing starts at $2,030 for the Sunfire Coupe 2D, which had a starting MSRP of $15,435 when new. The range-topping 2003 Sunfire Coupe 2D starts at $2,030 today, originally priced from $15,435.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
Coupe 2D
$15,435
$2,030

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 2003 Pontiac Sunfire models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Sunfire Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Pontiac Sunfire (2000-2005) a 4.2 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 86% recommend it. These figures are based on 476 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire

"Great little car"

"Been with this car for the past 10 years and it is very hard to let it go. I have only had to do regular maintenance on it. Drives great, compact, simple. I ve driven it through my all my 20s. Good on gas, easy to park. For a small car, there is plenty of space in the front and back seats. I feel like there is more space in this car in front seats then there is in my other SUV."

"I love my car!"

"My 2003 sunfire and I do at least 2 hours of driving each day! It is a fantastic little car. Starts first go each time, an owner before me did a little job on the electrics, so I am going to have to get that looked at sometime. Owned it for the last 4 years and packed on the miles each year."

"wow 270000 miles and still driving the beast"

"i bought this car have been driving it like crazy as you can tell as long as you stay true to oil changes and maintain the vehicle you should not have any trouble"

Overall 2003 Pontiac Sunfire Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire quality a 4.2 out of 5.

2003 Pontiac Sunfire Reliability

The 2003 Pontiac Sunfire receives an average consumer rating of 4.2 overall and a 4.5 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 2003 Sunfire Features

According to drivers of the 2003 Sunfire, here are some of its best features:

  • Simple, reliable, good on gas, easy to park,
  • Fun to drive, holds the road well
  • Everything is a pro
  • It’s reliable and fun to drive.
  • Great fuel milage and really fun to drive

2003 Pontiac Sunfire MPG by Trim

2003 Sunfire Coupe 2D - city 21 MPG - hwy 30 MPG

2003 Sunfire Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.

2003 Pontiac Sunfire Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks: Not available
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Emergency & Security Services
  • Front Side Airbag
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2003 Pontiac Sunfire
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

4.2
Consumer Rating
Based on 476 Consumer Reviews
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Value
4.3
Performance
4.3
Quality
4.2
Comfort
4.2
Reliability
4.5
Styling
4.3

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2003 Pontiac Sunfire Style

Style
Price
Combined Fuel Economy
Horsepower
Engine
Cargo Capacity
Torque
Curb Weight
Coupe 2D
$2,030
24 MPG
140 @ 5600 RPM
4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter
12.4 cu ft
150 lb-ft
2771 lbs
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2003 Pontiac Sunfire Depreciation

A 2003 Pontiac Sunfire has depreciated $205 or 12% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $1,498 and trade-in value of $666.

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2003 Pontiac Sunfire Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
+ $43
$1,703
$660
2023
+ $12
$1,715
$735
2024
$42
$1,673
$685
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$175
$1,498
$666
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

2003 Pontiac Sunfire Depreciation

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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
2771 lbs.
EPA Total Interior
99.4 cu.ft.
Fuel Capacity
14.0 gallons
Front Head Room
37.6 inches
Front Leg Room
42.1 inches
Max Seating Capacity
5
Minimum Ground Clearance
4.2 inches
Overall Length
182.0 inches
Front Shoulder Room
54.1 inches
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
12.4 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
35.6 feet
Wheel Base
104.1 inches
Width with mirrors
68.4 inches

Exterior

Alloy Wheels
Available
Moon Roof/Sun Roof
Available
Number of Doors
2 doors
Rear Spoiler
Available

Fuel Economy

City
21 mpg
Highway
30 mpg
Combined
24 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission Type
Automatic

Performance

Horsepower
140 @ 5600 RPM
Torque
150 @ 4400 rpm
Engine
4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter

Warranty

Basic
3 years / 36000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 36000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / 100000 miles

Entertainment

  • DVD Entertainment System
  • MP3 Player
  • CD Player

Interior

  • Power Windows
  • Tilt Steering Wheel

Seating

  • Leather Seats
  • Dual Power Front Seats
  • Power Driver's Seat

Technology

  • Cruise Control
  • Hands Free Phone
  • Navigation System

2003 Pontiac Sunfire Safety

2003 Pontiac Sunfire Safety Technology

  • Child Door Locks: Not available
  • Child Seat Anchors
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Emergency & Security Services
  • Front Side Airbag
Not Available

Crash Test Rating

Provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Driver Front
4.0
Passenger Front
4.0
Front Side
1.0
Rear Side
2.0
Rollover Rating
4.0

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Price
$2,030
$2,321
$2,745
$2,844
Consumer Rating
4.2
4.2
4.6
3.9
Fuel Economy
City 21/Hwy 30/Comb 24 MPG
City 21/Hwy 31/Comb 25 MPG
City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG
City 19/Hwy 26/Comb 22 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Seating Capacity5545
Basic Warranty
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower
140 @ 5600 RPM
140 @ 5600 RPM
142 @ 5500 RPM
142 @ 5500 RPM
Engine
4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.2 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD

2003 Pontiac Sunfire Rankings

FAQs

Is 2003 a good year for a Pontiac Sunfire?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.2 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2003 Sunfire is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Pontiac Sunfire 2003 a good Coupe?

Owners of the vehicle give it 4.2 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 2003 Sunfire is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

What is the MPG for a 2003 Pontiac Sunfire?

The 2003 Pontiac Sunfire gets 21 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.

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