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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: $21,315

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,326

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,074

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $17,900 $30,065
Base Invoice $17,088 $28,427
Premium Package 2,500  
Floor mats 115  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,205
Premium Package 2,345  
Floor mats 93  
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,138
Options (change) 2,615 1,205
Options (change) 2,438 1,138
Destination 800 835
Total Price $21,315 $32,105
Total Invoice $20,326 $30,400

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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: $7,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,380
Model Year20142016
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine138hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/36 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$21,315$32,105
Adjustments for Features0-2,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,315$29,260
Total Invoice$20,326$30,400
Adjustments for Features0-2,694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,326$27,706

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

Model Year20142016
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-300
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,000$6,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,845
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,694

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20142016
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.2 in90.9 in
Length171.9 in154.1 in
Width67.7 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in48.6 in
Curb Weight2,476 lb.2,381 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 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 ft34.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested207570%
Total Not Requested90030%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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