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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: $12,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $13,791

Kia Rio LX   
Difference: $11,823

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelRioRX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimLXSportGrand TouringR3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $12,695 $26,795 $32,260 $32,290
Base Invoice $12,045 $24,819 $29,878 $29,904
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Power Package 600      
Floor mats 70      
Rear spoiler 250      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Power Package 535      
Floor mats 54      
Rear spoiler 220      
Options (change) 1,320 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,166 0 0 0
Destination 580 795 795 795
Total Price $14,595 $27,590 $33,055 $33,085
Total Invoice $13,791 $25,614 $30,673 $30,699

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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: $11,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,591
Model Year2006201120112011
ModelRioRX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimLXSportGrand TouringR3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine110hp I4232hp R2232hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-14225/45-18225/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$14,595$27,590$33,055$33,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,255-6,780-4,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$14,595$26,335$26,275$28,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$60$0$2,430
Total Invoice$13,791$25,614$30,673$30,699
Adjustments for Features0-1,165-6,291-4,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$13,791$24,449$24,382$26,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$67$0$2,253

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2006201120112011
ModelRioRX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimLXSportGrand TouringR3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row high console $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler   $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof  $900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200 
Surround sound  $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog lights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25 $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,145$2,400$7,925$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,255$6,780$4,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,165-6,291-4,064

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062011
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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