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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: $16,885

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRioRio
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringLXSX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $23,930 $25,240 $14,995 $16,095
Base Invoice $20,002 $22,116 $23,323 $14,480 $15,110
Convenience Package 1,105        
Satellite radio 430 430 430    
Rear spoiler 350 350 350 300  
Value Package       750  
195/55VR15       300  
Floor mats       95 95
Convenience Package 949        
Satellite radio 344 344 344    
Rear spoiler 280 280 280 250  
Value Package       665  
195/55VR15       260  
Floor mats       72 72
Options (change) 1,885 780 780 1,445 95
Options (change) 1,573 624 624 1,247 72
Destination 670 670 670 695 695
Total Price $24,190 $25,380 $26,690 $17,135 $16,885
Total Invoice $22,245 $23,410 $24,617 $16,422 $15,877

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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: $6,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,594
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRioRio
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringLXSX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4110hp I4110hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17195/55-15205/45-16
Total Price$24,190$25,380$26,690$17,135$16,885
Adjustments for Features-1,225-1,625-2,5250-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,965$23,755$24,165$17,135$16,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$790$1,200$625$0
Total Invoice$22,245$23,410$24,617$16,422$15,877
Adjustments for Features-1,127-1,499-2,3290-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,118$21,911$22,288$16,422$15,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$793$1,170$898$0

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

Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRioRio
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringLXSX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150  
4-speed automatic   $800$800
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75$75
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Metal pedals    $75
No leather in second row  $-300  
Total Value of Features$3,725$4,125$5,025$2,500$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$1,625$2,525$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,127-1,499-2,3290-353

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

Model Year20082011
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in98.4 in
Length157.3 in167.3 in
Width67.7 in66.7 in
Height49.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio LX

195/55VR15 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
195/55VR15 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

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