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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: $19,170

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,316

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $3,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017200720072007
ModelRioMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $17,755 $21,585 $23,390 $24,650
Base Invoice $16,962 $19,943 $21,606 $22,767
Designer Package 400      
Floor mats 120      
Convenience Package   1,055    
Satellite radio   430 430 430
Designer Package 362      
Floor mats 97      
Convenience Package   906    
Satellite radio   344 344 344
Options (change) 520 1,485 430 430
Options (change) 459 1,250 344 344
Destination 895 595 595 595
Total Price $19,170 $23,665 $24,415 $25,675
Total Invoice $18,316 $21,788 $22,545 $23,706

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,931
Model Year2017200720072007
ModelRioMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine138hp I4166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6M5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 4?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$19,170$23,665$24,415$25,675
Adjustments for Features-4800-150-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,690$23,665$24,265$24,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$600$760
Total Invoice$18,316$21,788$22,545$23,706
Adjustments for Features-4590-139-1,154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,857$21,788$22,406$22,552
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$618$764

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

Model Year2017200720072007
ModelRioMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXSportTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200   
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Wind blocker, small $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist$50   
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Tire-pressure monitor$75   
Traction control$100   
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0$0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000$3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Partial leather seating sufaces$450   
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Total Value of Features$3,975$3,495$3,645$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$480$0$150$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-4590-139-1,154

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

Model Year20172007
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.2,442 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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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Designer Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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