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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: $20,945

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,229

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320082008
ModelRioRX-8RX-8
TrimSXAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $17,700 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $16,870 $24,458 $24,458
Premium Package 2,350    
Floor mats 95    
Grand Touring Package   5,335 4,635
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Premium Package 2,135    
Floor mats 72    
Grand Touring Package   4,922 4,277
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
Options (change) 2,445 7,335 6,635
Options (change) 2,207 6,643 5,998
Destination 800 650 650
Total Price $20,945 $34,420 $33,720
Total Invoice $19,877 $31,751 $31,106

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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: $13,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,568
Model Year201320082008
ModelRioRX-8RX-8
TrimSXAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$20,945$34,420$33,720
Adjustments for Features-625-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,320$33,445$33,720
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$19,877$31,751$31,106
Adjustments for Features-593-8990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,284$30,852$31,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$254

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201320082008
ModelRioRX-8RX-8
TrimSXAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
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$300
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,450$3,800$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$625$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-593-8990

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132008
ModelRioRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in106.4 in
Length171.9 in174.3 in
Width67.7 in69.7 in
Height57.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested285096%
Total Not Requested1254%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested315054%
Total Not Requested270046%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested290057%
Total Not Requested215043%

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