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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: $12,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,488

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelRioRX-8
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $20,755 $32,260
Base Invoice $19,667 $29,878
Universal garage door opener 350  
Floor mats 120  
Navigation system   2,000
Universal garage door opener 291  
Floor mats 97  
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 470 2,000
Options (change) 388 1,720
Destination 850 795
Total Price $22,075 $35,055
Total Invoice $20,905 $32,393

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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: $12,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,957
Model Year20162011
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$22,075$35,055
Adjustments for Features0-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,075$34,480
Total Invoice$20,905$32,393
Adjustments for Features0-531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,905$31,862

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162011
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 
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 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
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$2,950$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-531

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162011
ModelRioRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in106.4 in
Length172.0 in175.6 in
Width67.7 in69.7 in
Height57.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,730 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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