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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: $6,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162013
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $20,755 $27,350
Base Invoice $19,667 $25,854
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 120  
Satellite radio   430
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 97  
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 470 430
Options (change) 388 344
Destination 850 795
Total Price $22,075 $28,575
Total Invoice $20,905 $26,993

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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: $7,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,371
Model Year20162013
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine138hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$22,075$28,575
Adjustments for Features-1,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,720$28,575
Total Invoice$20,905$26,993
Adjustments for Features-1,2830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,622$26,993

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

Model Year20162013
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 
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
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$5,350$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2830

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

Model Year20162013
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.2 in91.7 in
Length172.0 in157.3 in
Width67.7 in67.7 in
Height57.3 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,730 lb.2,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in50.6 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 ft35.3 ft3

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