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

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,170

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $6,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,316

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringLimitedEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $17,755
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $16,962
Satellite radio 430    
Designer Package     400
Floor mats     120
Satellite radio 344    
Designer Package     362
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 430 0 520
Options (change) 344 0 459
Destination 560 560 895
Total Price $25,425 $27,260 $19,170
Total Invoice $23,472 $25,214 $18,316

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,630
Model Year200620062017
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringLimitedEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$25,425$27,260$19,170
Adjustments for Features-570-2,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,855$25,140$19,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$0
Total Invoice$23,472$25,214$18,316
Adjustments for Features-526-1,9610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,946$23,253$18,316
Cost Above Minimum$0$307$0

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

Model Year200620062017
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringLimitedEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key $250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Convertible top$3000$3000 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,545$6,095$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$2,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-526-1,9610

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

Model Year20062017
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in101.2 in
Length157.3 in172.0 in
Width67.7 in67.7 in
Height49.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,730 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
Kia Rio EX

Designer Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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