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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: $19,925

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,086

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelRioMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Base Price $18,400 $24,435 $26,700
Base Invoice $17,627 $22,568 $24,654
Floor mats 130    
Partial leather seating sufaces 500    
Cargo net   40 40
Satellite radio   430  
Floor mats 104    
Partial leather seating sufaces 460    
Cargo net   32 32
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 630 470 40
Options (change) 564 376 32
Destination 895 560 560
Total Price $19,925 $25,465 $27,300
Total Invoice $19,086 $23,504 $25,246

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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: $4,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,823
Model Year201820062006
ModelRioMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Engine130hp I4170hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$19,925$25,465$27,300
Adjustments for Features0-645-2,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,925$24,820$25,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$285
Total Invoice$19,086$23,504$25,246
Adjustments for Features0-595-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,086$22,909$23,216
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$307

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

Model Year201820062006
ModelRioMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimEXGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400 $400
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Traction control$100 $100
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Convertible top $3000$3000
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD player $125$125
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Folding second row seats$300  
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$4,025$4,670$6,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$645$2,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-595-2,030

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

Model Year20182006
ModelRioMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase101.6 in91.7 in
Length172.6 in157.3 in
Width67.9 in67.7 in
Height57.1 in49.0 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.2,442 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft35.3 ft3

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