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

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelRioRioRX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimLXSXSportGrand TouringR3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $14,995 $16,095 $26,795 $32,260 $32,290
Base Invoice $14,480 $15,110 $24,819 $29,878 $29,904
Value Package 750        
195/55VR15 300        
Rear spoiler 300        
Floor mats 95 95      
Temporary spare tire     395 395 395
Satellite radio     430   430
Value Package 665        
195/55VR15 260        
Rear spoiler 250        
Floor mats 72 72      
Temporary spare tire     320 320 320
Satellite radio     344   344
Options (change) 1,445 95 825 395 825
Options (change) 1,247 72 664 320 664
Destination 695 695 795 795 795
Total Price $17,135 $16,885 $28,415 $33,450 $33,910
Total Invoice $16,422 $15,877 $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: $11,935
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,836
Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelRioRioRX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimLXSXSportGrand TouringR3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine110hp I4110hp I4232hp R2232hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionA4A4M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6100, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)195/55-15205/45-16225/45-18225/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$17,135$16,885$28,415$33,450$33,910
Adjustments for Features-320-6950-5,325-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,815$16,190$28,415$28,125$30,785
Cost Above Minimum$625$0$290$0$2,660
Total Invoice$16,422$15,877$26,278$30,993$31,363
Adjustments for Features-307-6540-4,934-2,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,115$15,223$26,278$26,059$28,473
Cost Above Minimum$892$0$219$0$2,414

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112011201120112011
ModelRioRioRX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimLXSXSportGrand TouringR3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200   
Proximity key   $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
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 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100$100
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50 $50$50
Surround sound   $250$250
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Fog lights $125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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$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$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
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$2,145$2,520$1,825$7,150$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$320$695$0$5,325$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-307-6540-4,934-2,890

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112011
ModelRioRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.4 in106.4 in
Length167.3 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

Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

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