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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: $12,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $11,349

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelRioRX-8RX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimLXSportTouringGrand TouringR3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $12,695 $26,435 $27,860 $31,000 $31,930
Base Invoice $12,045 $24,470 $25,785 $28,681 $29,538
Power Package 600        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400        
Floor mats 70        
Rear spoiler 250        
Power Package 535        
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357        
Floor mats 54        
Rear spoiler 220        
Options (change) 1,320 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,166 0 0 0 0
Destination 580 670 670 670 670
Total Price $14,595 $27,105 $28,530 $31,670 $32,600
Total Invoice $13,791 $25,140 $26,455 $29,351 $30,208

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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: $11,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,993
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelRioRX-8RX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimLXSportTouringGrand TouringR3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine110hp I4232hp R2232hp R2232hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM5M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6100, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$14,595$27,105$28,530$31,670$32,600
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-2,880-5,680-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$25,850$25,650$25,990$28,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$340$2,570
Total Invoice$13,791$25,140$26,455$29,351$30,208
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-2,671-5,264-4,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$23,976$23,784$24,087$26,149
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0$303$2,365

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelRioRX-8RX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimLXSportTouringGrand TouringR3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200    
Proximity key   $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row high console $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Interior air filter $0$0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Surround sound   $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors$25  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300    
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,145$2,400$4,025$6,825$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$2,880$5,680$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-2,671-5,264-4,059

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062009
ModelRioRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.4 in106.4 in
Length166.9 in175.6 in
Width66.7 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,366 lb.3,065 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 mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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