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1999 Kia Sephia

Used 1999 Kia Sephia

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2001
1999
Fuel Economy
23 - 24 combined mpg
Horsepower
125 hp
Engine
4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter
Cargo Volume
10.4 cu ft
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1999 Kia Sephia Overview

1999 Kia Sephia Pricing

1999 Kia Sephia pricing starts at $1,688 for the Sephia Sedan 4D, which had a starting MSRP of $11,605 when new. The range-topping 1999 Sephia LS Sedan 4D starts at $1,789 today, originally priced from $12,345.

Original MSRP
KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
Sedan 4D
$11,605
$1,688
$12,345
$1,789

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 1999 Kia Sephia models in typical condition when purchasing from a dealership. These prices are updated weekly.

Sephia Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Kia Sephia (1998-2001) a 3.5 out of 5 rating, which is about average, and 73% recommend it. These figures are based on 208 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 1999 Kia Sephia

"Great Car"

"I have owned my kia for 6yrs. I have had 1 minor engine fix in this 6yrs. I like Kia's. When I bought this car, I had alot of people say Kia's are bad cars. I am telling you that I would refer the make of a car to anyone."

"Absolutely the worst car ever!"

"I bought this car with only 12.5k miles on it; still smelled new. Immediately there were electrical and transmission issues. The car would start when it wanted to and I had to continusily replace bad fuses. The transmission would randomly change gears on it's own. My mechanic showed me all the metal in the pan when he took it apart and said it was shot...at 15k miles!!! The dash started to peel up by the windshield at about 20k miles. This car was a complete lemon and Kia wouldn't do anything about it because I bought it from a private seller. This car was junk."

"Overall great car for the money!"

"bought off Dealer lot with approximately 20,000 mi, been an excellent daily driver as well as taking trips.with all cars maintenance is important, having owned all major American and Japanese vehicles in my life, this one compares to the best of the best for the money.Would definitely buy another Kia."

Overall 1999 Kia Sephia Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 1999 Kia Sephia is above average for its class. Owners rated the 1999 Kia Sephia quality a 3.6 out of 5.

1999 Kia Sephia Reliability

The 1999 Kia Sephia receives an average consumer rating of 3.5 overall and a 3.9 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 1999 Sephia Features

According to drivers of the 1999 Sephia, here are some of its best features:

  • None
  • Great standard model
  • Durable, great gas mileage
  • Great gas milage, good quality strong body and frame, good engine , cheap parts
  • GREAT ON GAS, FUN TO DRIVE, LOW PRICE

1999 Kia Sephia MPG by Trim

1999 Sephia Sedan 4D - city 20 MPG - hwy 29 MPG

1999 Sephia LS Sedan 4D - city 21 MPG - hwy 28 MPG

1999 Sephia Safety

NHTSA Safety Rating

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 1999 Kia Sephia front-side driver crash test rating is 4 out of 5 stars. The front-side passenger crash test rating is 4 out of 5.

1999 Kia Sephia Safety Features

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • Front Side Airbag
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1999 Kia Sephia
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

3.5
Consumer Rating
Based on 208 Consumer Reviews
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77%Recommend this vehicle
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26%
5
26%
4
30%
4
30%
3
22%
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22%
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11%
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11%
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11%
1
11%
Value
3.9
Performance
3.7
Quality
3.6
Comfort
3.7
Reliability
3.9
Styling
3.6

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1999 Kia Sephia Styles

Style
Price
Combined Fuel Economy
Horsepower
Engine
Cargo Capacity
Torque
Curb Weight
Sedan 4D
$1,688
23 MPG
125 @ 6000 RPM
4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter
10.4 cu ft
108 lb-ft
2478 lbs
LS Sedan 4D
$1,789
24 MPG
125 @ 6000 RPM
4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter
10.4 cu ft
108 lb-ft
2478 lbs
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1999 Kia Sephia Depreciation

A 1999 Kia Sephia has depreciated $50 or 3% in the last 3 years and has a current resale value of $1,228 and trade-in value of $569.

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1999 Kia Sephia Annual Depreciation

Year
Vehicle Depreciation*
Resale Value
Trade-In Value
2022
$86
$1,278
$653
2023
+ $4
$1,282
$640
2024
$34
$1,248
$590
Now
$20
$1,228
$569
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*Depreciation for the last 12 months of the private party resale value.

1999 Kia Sephia Depreciation

Annual Depreciation is an estimation of what your vehicle's value might be over time based on an average of similar vehicles. Estimations are calculated by comparing Kelley Blue Book Private Party Values of vehicles similar to yours over time, as well as forecasts from Manheim Auction data comparing current and projected auction values against current Kelley Blue Book Private Party and Trade-In Values. This is not a guarantee of actual depreciation. Local weather conditions, market factors and driver performance will also impact your vehicle's actual depreciation.


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Specifications

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

Curb Weight
2478 lbs.
EPA Passenger
83.7 cu.ft.
EPA Total Interior
94.1 cu.ft.
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gallons
Front Head Room
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room
43.3 inches
Max Seating Capacity
5
Minimum Ground Clearance
6.1 inches
Overall Length
174.4 inches
Front Shoulder Room
53.8 inches
Trunk or Cargo Capacity
10.4 cu.ft.
Turning Diameter
32.2 feet
Wheel Base
100.8 inches
Width with mirrors
66.9 inches

Exterior

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

Fuel Economy

City
20 mpg
Highway
29 mpg
Combined
23 mpg

Mechanical

Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission Type
Automatic

Performance

Horsepower
125 @ 6000 RPM
Torque
108 @ 4500 rpm
Engine
4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter

Warranty

Basic
3 years / 36000 miles
Powertrain
5 years / 60000 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
  • Navigation System

1999 Kia Sephia Safety

1999 Kia Sephia Safety Technology

  • Child Door Locks
  • Child Seat Anchors: Not available
  • Driver Airbag
  • Passenger Airbag
  • Rear Side Airbag
  • 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
2.0
Rear Side
1.0

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Price
$1,688
$1,857
$1,871
$1,970
Consumer Rating
3.5
4.1
4.0
4.4
Fuel Economy
City 20/Hwy 29/Comb 23 MPG
City 24/Hwy 31/Comb 27 MPG
City 22/Hwy 32/Comb 26 MPG
City 20/Hwy 28/Comb 23 MPG
Fuel Type
Gas
Gas
Gas
Gas
Seating Capacity5555
Basic Warranty
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
3 years or 36000 miles
Horsepower
125 @ 6000 RPM
132 @ 5600 RPM
105 @ 5800 RPM
150 @ 5600 RPM
Engine
4-Cyl, 1.8 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.0 Liter
4-Cyl, 1.6 Liter
4-Cyl, 2.4 Liter
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
FWD

1999 Kia Sephia Rankings

FAQs

Is 1999 a good year for a Kia Sephia?

Owners of the vehicle give it 3.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1999 Sephia is the right car for you, check out the pros and cons, trims, specs and options at Kelley Blue Book.

Is the Kia Sephia 1999 a good Sedan?

Owners of the vehicle give it 3.5 out of 5 stars. To find out if the 1999 Sephia 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 1999 Kia Sephia?

The 1999 Kia Sephia gets 20 mpg in the city and 29 mpg on the highway.

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