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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: $14,325

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $19,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,027

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $17,703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRioMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLXRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $13,400 $31,910 $32,750
Base Invoice $13,145 $30,169 $30,964
Floor mats 95    
Cargo tray 80 60 60
All-weather floor mats   90 90
6-speed shiftable automatic   600 1,075
Floor mats 72    
Cargo tray 60 48 48
All-weather floor mats   72 72
6-speed shiftable automatic   566 1,016
Options (change) 175 750 1,225
Options (change) 132 686 1,136
Destination 750 875 875
Total Price $14,325 $33,535 $34,850
Total Invoice $14,027 $31,730 $32,975

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,527
Model Year201220182018
ModelRioMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLXRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/37 MPG26/35 MPG26/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$14,325$33,535$34,850
Adjustments for Features0-6,500-8,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,325$27,035$25,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,085$0
Total Invoice$14,027$31,730$32,975
Adjustments for Features0-6,150-8,421
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,027$25,580$24,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,026$0

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

Model Year201220182018
ModelRioMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimLXRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power front side windows $250$250
Power locks $275$275
Power retractable rear window $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote keyless entry $225$225
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Lane departure warning  $200
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Power retractable roof section $2000$2000
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
CD player, remote $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information  $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 
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors$25 $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
No leather in second row  $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,100$7,600$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,500$8,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,150-8,421

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

Model Year20122018
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in90.9 in
Length171.9 in154.1 in
Width67.7 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,403 lb.2,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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