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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: $19,520

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $10,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,607

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $8,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $17,755 $26,710
Base Invoice $16,962 $24,714
Universal garage door opener 350  
Designer Package 400  
Floor mats 120  
Premium Package   1,650
Suspension Package   500
Universal garage door opener 291  
Designer Package 362  
Floor mats 97  
Premium Package   1,417
Suspension Package   430
Options (change) 870 2,150
Options (change) 750 1,847
Destination 895 795
Total Price $19,520 $29,655
Total Invoice $18,607 $27,356

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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: $7,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,963
Model Year20172011
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand 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)185/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$19,520$29,655
Adjustments for Features0-3,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,520$26,635
Total Invoice$18,607$27,356
Adjustments for Features0-2,786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,607$24,570

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

Model Year20172011
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand 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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
No leather in second row $-300
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,150$6,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,786

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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 Year20172011
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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

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 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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