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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $20,755 $30,065
Base Invoice $19,667 $28,427
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 120  
Proximity key   130
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 97  
Proximity key   112
Options (change) 470 130
Options (change) 388 112
Destination 850 835
Total Price $22,075 $31,030
Total Invoice $20,905 $29,374

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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: $7,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,077
Model Year20162016
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine138hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$22,075$31,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,075$29,560
Total Invoice$20,905$29,374
Adjustments for Features0-1,392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,905$27,982

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

Model Year20162016
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,100$5,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,392

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

Model Year20162016
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.2 in90.9 in
Length172.0 in154.1 in
Width67.7 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in48.6 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.2,333 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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