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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: $4,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,316

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $3,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRio
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $23,930 $25,240 $17,755
Base Invoice $20,002 $22,116 $23,323 $16,962
Convenience Package 1,105      
Satellite radio 430 430 430  
Designer Package       400
Floor mats       120
Convenience Package 949      
Satellite radio 344 344 344  
Designer Package       362
Floor mats       97
Options (change) 1,535 430 430 520
Options (change) 1,293 344 344 459
Destination 670 670 670 895
Total Price $23,840 $25,030 $26,340 $19,170
Total Invoice $21,965 $23,130 $24,337 $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: $5,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,012
Model Year2008200820082017
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRio
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$23,840$25,030$26,340$19,170
Adjustments for Features0-400-1,300-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,840$24,630$25,040$18,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$790$1,200$0
Total Invoice$21,965$23,130$24,337$18,316
Adjustments for Features0-370-1,201-363
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,965$22,760$23,136$17,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$795$1,171$0

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

Model Year2008200820082017
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRio
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Brake assist   $50
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Traction control   $100
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000 
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
USB port   $25
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$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
No leather in second row  $-300 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,620$4,020$4,920$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$1,300$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-370-1,201-363

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Rio features.

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

Model Year20082017
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Kia Rio specs.

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 EX

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

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