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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: $15,260

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $17,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,407

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $16,637

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelRioRioMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLXSXRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $13,225 $14,025 $31,910 $32,750
Base Invoice $12,550 $13,305 $30,169 $30,964
Power Package 600 600    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400 400    
Rear spoiler 300     350
Floor mats 85 85    
Power Package 535 535    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357 357    
Rear spoiler 250     280
Floor mats 65 65    
Options (change) 1,385 1,085 0 350
Options (change) 1,207 957 0 280
Destination 650 650 875 875
Total Price $15,260 $15,760 $32,785 $33,975
Total Invoice $14,407 $14,912 $31,044 $32,119

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,873
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelRioRioMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLXSXRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine110hp I4110hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14195/55-15205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$15,260$15,760$32,785$33,975
Adjustments for Features0-700-5,100-7,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,260$15,060$27,685$26,575
Cost Above Minimum$200$0$1,110$0
Total Invoice$14,407$14,912$31,044$32,119
Adjustments for Features0-662-4,829-6,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,407$14,250$26,215$25,123
Cost Above Minimum$157$0$1,092$0

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

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelRioRioMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLXSXRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control  $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power retractable rear window  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Lane departure warning   $200
Roll bar  $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Traction control  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Power retractable roof section  $2000$2000
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD player$125$125  
CD player, remote  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation system   $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information   $25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
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
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights $125  
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Metal pedals $75  
No leather in second row   $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,450$2,150$6,550$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$5,100$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-662-4,829-6,996

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

Model Year20092018
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.4 in90.9 in
Length166.9 in154.1 in
Width66.7 in68.3 in
Height57.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.2,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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