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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: $18,770

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $8,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,954

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,099

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720072007
ModelRioRX-8RX-8
TrimEXAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $17,755 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $16,962 $24,458 $24,458
Floor mats 120    
Sport Package     1,300
Floor mats 97    
Sport Package     1,118
Options (change) 120 0 1,300
Options (change) 97 0 1,118
Destination 895 595 595
Total Price $18,770 $27,030 $28,330
Total Invoice $17,954 $25,053 $26,171

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,319
Model Year201720072007
ModelRioRX-8RX-8
TrimEXAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$18,770$27,030$28,330
Adjustments for Features-1,2750-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,495$27,030$27,955
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925
Total Invoice$17,954$25,053$26,171
Adjustments for Features-1,2200-346
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,734$25,053$25,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$772

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201720072007
ModelRioRX-8RX-8
TrimEXAutomaticManual
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Stability control$400 $400
Traction control$100 $100
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
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$3,125$1,850$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2200-346

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172007
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 Manual

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested62541%
Total Not Requested90059%

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