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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011200920092009
ModelRioRioMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLXSXSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $22,750 $25,090 $26,350
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $21,030 $23,185 $24,346
195/55VR15 300        
Value Package 750        
Floor mats 95 95      
Rear spoiler 300   350 350 350
Convenience Package     1,160    
Satellite radio     430 430 430
195/55VR15 260        
Value Package 665        
Floor mats 72 72      
Rear spoiler 250   280 280 280
Convenience Package     996    
Satellite radio     344 344 344
Options (change) 1,445 95 1,940 780 780
Options (change) 1,247 72 1,620 624 624
Destination 695 695 670 670 670
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $25,360 $26,540 $27,800
Total Invoice $16,422 $15,877 $23,320 $24,479 $25,640

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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: $7,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,440
Model Year20112011200920092009
ModelRioRioMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLXSXSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine110hp I4110hp I4167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA4A4M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$17,135$16,885$25,360$26,540$27,800
Adjustments for Features0-375-1,475-2,125-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,135$16,510$23,885$24,415$24,575
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$0$530$690
Total Invoice$16,422$15,877$23,320$24,479$25,640
Adjustments for Features0-353-1,356-1,960-2,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,422$15,524$21,964$22,519$22,666
Cost Above Minimum$898$0$0$555$702

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

Model Year20112011200920092009
ModelRioRioMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLXSXSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
5-speed manual  $0  
6-speed manual   $150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Wind blocker, small  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Roll bar  $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front    $200
Intermittent wipers  $0$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Convertible top  $3000$3000$3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50$50
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights $125$125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75   
Door sill trim plates    $100
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats    $200
Leather seating surfaces    $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Metal pedals $75   
No leather in second row    $-300
Total Value of Features$2,500$2,875$3,975$4,625$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$375$1,475$2,125$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-353-1,356-1,960-2,974

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

Model Year20112009
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase98.4 in91.7 in
Length167.3 in157.3 in
Width66.7 in67.7 in
Height57.9 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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