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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: $15,760

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,912

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelRioRX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimSXSportGrand TouringR3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $14,025 $26,795 $32,260 $32,290
Base Invoice $13,305 $24,819 $29,878 $29,904
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400      
Power Package 600      
Floor mats 85      
Temporary spare tire   395 395 395
Satellite radio   430   430
Antilock brakes (ABS) 357      
Power Package 535      
Floor mats 65      
Temporary spare tire   320 320 320
Satellite radio   344   344
Options (change) 1,085 825 395 825
Options (change) 957 664 320 664
Destination 650 795 795 795
Total Price $15,760 $28,415 $33,450 $33,910
Total Invoice $14,912 $26,278 $30,993 $31,363

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,702
Model Year2009201120112011
ModelRioRX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimSXSportGrand 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)195/55-15225/45-18225/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$15,760$28,415$33,450$33,910
Adjustments for Features0-480-5,805-3,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$15,760$27,935$27,645$30,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$290$0$2,660
Total Invoice$14,912$26,278$30,993$31,363
Adjustments for Features0-444-5,379-3,334
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$14,912$25,834$25,614$28,029
Cost Above Minimum$0$220$0$2,415

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2009201120112011
ModelRioRX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimSXSportGrand 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
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
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$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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900$900
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$1,270$1,750$7,075$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$480$5,805$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-444-5,379-3,334

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092011
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 SX

Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%

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