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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: $20,370

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,215

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,455

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $10,628

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelRioRX-8RX-8
TrimEXGrand TouringR3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $18,400 $31,000 $31,930
Base Invoice $17,627 $28,681 $29,538
Universal garage door opener 350    
Floor mats 130    
Cargo mat 95 50 50
Partial leather seating sufaces 500    
Cargo net   40 40
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Satellite radio   430 430
Universal garage door opener 291    
Floor mats 104    
Cargo mat 78 36 36
Partial leather seating sufaces 460    
Cargo net   32 32
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Satellite radio   344 344
Options (change) 1,075 915 915
Options (change) 933 732 732
Destination 895 670 670
Total Price $20,370 $32,585 $33,515
Total Invoice $19,455 $30,083 $30,940

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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: $9,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,435
Model Year201820092009
ModelRioRX-8RX-8
TrimEXGrand TouringR3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine130hp I4232hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/65-15225/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$20,370$32,585$33,515
Adjustments for Features0-2,375-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,370$30,210$32,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,230
Total Invoice$19,455$30,083$30,940
Adjustments for Features0-2,193-992
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,455$27,890$29,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,058

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201820092009
ModelRioRX-8RX-8
TrimEXGrand TouringR3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
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  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Forward collision warning$200  
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0  
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150  
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  
Heated front seats $200 
Interior trim, special color$0  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,775$5,150$3,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,375$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,193-992

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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 Year20182009
ModelRioRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.6 in106.4 in
Length172.6 in175.6 in
Width67.9 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,649 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 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.

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