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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: $19,925

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $5,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,086

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $4,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringLimitedEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $18,400
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $17,627
Cargo net 40 40  
Satellite radio 430    
Floor mats     130
Partial leather seating sufaces     500
Cargo net 32 32  
Satellite radio 344    
Floor mats     104
Partial leather seating sufaces     460
Options (change) 470 40 630
Options (change) 376 32 564
Destination 560 560 895
Total Price $25,465 $27,300 $19,925
Total Invoice $23,504 $25,246 $19,086

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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: $4,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,823
Model Year200620062018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringLimitedEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$25,465$27,300$19,925
Adjustments for Features-645-2,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,820$25,105$19,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$285$0
Total Invoice$23,504$25,246$19,086
Adjustments for Features-595-2,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,909$23,216$19,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$307$0

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

Model Year200620062018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringLimitedEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
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 
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
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
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
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,670$6,220$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$645$2,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-595-2,0300

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

Model Year20062018
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in101.6 in
Length157.3 in172.6 in
Width67.7 in67.9 in
Height49.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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