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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,545

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,637

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRioRio
TrimSportGrand TouringLimitedEXSX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,935 $24,435 $26,700 $16,500 $17,700
Base Invoice $21,187 $22,568 $24,654 $15,730 $16,870
Suspension Package 500 500      
Satellite radio 430 430      
Convenience Package       1,150  
Floor mats       95 95
Suspension Package 430 430      
Satellite radio 344 344      
Convenience Package       1,035  
Floor mats       72 72
Options (change) 930 930 0 1,245 95
Options (change) 774 774 0 1,107 72
Destination 560 560 560 800 800
Total Price $24,425 $25,925 $27,260 $18,545 $18,595
Total Invoice $22,521 $23,902 $25,214 $17,637 $17,742

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,979
Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRioRio
TrimSportGrand TouringLimitedEXSX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4170hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 7?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17205/45-17185/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$24,425$25,925$27,260$18,545$18,595
Adjustments for Features0-900-2,150-85-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,425$25,025$25,110$18,460$18,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$600$685$75$0
Total Invoice$22,521$23,902$25,214$17,637$17,742
Adjustments for Features0-830-1,989-81-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,521$23,072$23,225$17,556$17,542
Cost Above Minimum$0$551$704$14$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062006200620132013
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRioRio
TrimSportGrand TouringLimitedEXSX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key  $250  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist   $50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor   $75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive, small   $5$5
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Trip computer   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75$75
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Leather seating surfaces $900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$3,945$4,845$6,095$4,030$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$900$2,150$85$210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-830-1,989-81-200

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062013
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in101.2 in
Length157.3 in171.9 in
Width67.7 in67.7 in
Height49.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
App support0No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested61049%

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