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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: $13,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,968

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132009
ModelRioRX-8
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $17,700 $31,000
Base Invoice $16,870 $28,681
Premium Package 2,350 900
Floor mats 95  
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Package 2,135 774
Floor mats 72  
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 2,445 2,900
Options (change) 2,207 2,494
Destination 800 670
Total Price $20,945 $34,570
Total Invoice $19,877 $31,845

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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: $12,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,185
Model Year20132009
ModelRioRX-8
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$20,945$34,570
Adjustments for Features0-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,945$33,720
Total Invoice$19,877$31,845
Adjustments for Features0-783
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,877$31,062

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132009
ModelRioRX-8
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $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
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height 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
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,925$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-783

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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132009
ModelRioRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in106.4 in
Length171.9 in175.6 in
Width67.7 in69.7 in
Height57.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,065 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

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 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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