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Kia Rio vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,355

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $13,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,444

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelRioMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,400 $31,910 $32,750
Base Invoice $17,627 $30,169 $30,964
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 130    
Cargo tray 80 60 60
Partial leather seating sufaces 500    
Brembo / BBS Package   3,770  
Cargo net   50 50
All-weather floor mats   90 90
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 104    
Cargo tray 67 48 48
Partial leather seating sufaces 460    
Brembo / BBS Package   3,238  
Cargo net   40 40
All-weather floor mats   72 72
Options (change) 1,060 3,970 200
Options (change) 922 3,398 160
Destination 895 875 875
Total Price $20,355 $36,755 $33,825
Total Invoice $19,444 $34,442 $31,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,728
Model Year201820182018
ModelRioMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine130hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$20,355$36,755$33,825
Adjustments for Features0-2,545-4,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,355$34,210$29,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,430$0
Total Invoice$19,444$34,442$31,999
Adjustments for Features0-2,385-3,827
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,444$32,057$28,172
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,885$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year201820182018
ModelRioMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power retractable rear window $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning$200  
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Power retractable roof section $2000$2000
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
CD player, remote $100$100
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation system  $600
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Automatic-off headlights $25 
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
No leather in second row $-300$-300
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Total Value of Features$3,550$6,095$7,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,545$4,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,385-3,827

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20182018
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.6 in90.9 in
Length172.6 in154.1 in
Width67.9 in68.3 in
Height57.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

Brembo / BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
No leather in second row-300No
Body kit0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

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