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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelRioRX-8RX-8
TrimSXBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $20,755 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $19,667 $24,458 $24,458
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 120    
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 97    
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
Options (change) 470 8,885 8,165
Options (change) 388 7,644 7,025
Destination 850 560 560
Total Price $22,075 $35,880 $35,160
Total Invoice $20,905 $32,662 $32,043

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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: $13,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,521
Model Year201620062006
ModelRioRX-8RX-8
TrimSXBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4212hp R2238hp 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$22,075$35,880$35,160
Adjustments for Features-760-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,315$34,830$35,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$20,905$32,662$32,043
Adjustments for Features-720-9560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,185$31,706$32,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$337

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201620062006
ModelRioRX-8RX-8
TrimSXBase (automatic)Base (manual)
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  
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
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
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
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,525$3,815$2,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$760$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-720-9560

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162006
ModelRioRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in106.4 in
Length172.0 in174.3 in
Width67.7 in69.7 in
Height57.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,730 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
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested360059%
Total Not Requested246541%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested335064%
Total Not Requested191536%

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