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Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $14,595

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $12,760

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $11,515

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelRioRX-8RX-8
TrimLXBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $12,695 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $12,045 $24,458 $24,458
Power Package 600    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Floor mats 70    
Rear spoiler 250 360 360
Power Package 535    
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357    
Floor mats 54    
Rear spoiler 220 288 288
Options (change) 1,320 360 360
Options (change) 1,166 288 288
Destination 580 560 560
Total Price $14,595 $27,355 $27,355
Total Invoice $13,791 $25,306 $25,306

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,706
Model Year200620062006
ModelRioRX-8RX-8
TrimLXBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine110hp I4212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$14,595$27,355$27,355
Adjustments for Features0-1,955-1,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$25,400$26,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$13,791$25,306$25,306
Adjustments for Features0-1,809-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$23,497$24,191
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$694

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200620062006
ModelRioRX-8RX-8
TrimLXBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$695$2,650$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,955$1,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,809-1,115

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelRioRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.4 in106.4 in
Length166.9 in174.3 in
Width66.7 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume11.9 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested87560%
Total Not Requested57540%

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