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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: $3,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,086

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $2,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRio
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $21,635 $23,930 $25,240 $18,400
Base Invoice $20,002 $22,116 $23,323 $17,627
Convenience Package 1,105      
Cargo net 40 40 40  
Satellite radio 430 430 430  
Floor mats       130
Partial leather seating sufaces       500
Convenience Package 949      
Cargo net 32 32 32  
Satellite radio 344 344 344  
Floor mats       104
Partial leather seating sufaces       460
Options (change) 1,575 470 470 630
Options (change) 1,325 376 376 564
Destination 670 670 670 895
Total Price $23,880 $25,070 $26,380 $19,925
Total Invoice $21,997 $23,162 $24,369 $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: $4,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,347
Model Year2008200820082018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRio
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine166hp I4166hp I4166hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$23,880$25,070$26,380$19,925
Adjustments for Features0-400-1,300-455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,880$24,670$25,080$19,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$790$1,200$0
Total Invoice$21,997$23,162$24,369$19,086
Adjustments for Features0-370-1,201-436
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,997$22,792$23,168$18,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$795$1,171$0

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

Model Year2008200820082018
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$150
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 
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$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire   $150
Traction control   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
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 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125   
MP3-compatible player $50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
USB port   $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$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 
Interior trim, special color   $0
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
No leather in second row  $-300 
Partial leather seating sufaces   $450
Total Value of Features$3,620$4,020$4,920$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$400$1,300$455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-370-1,201-436

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

Model Year20082018
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
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

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

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