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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: $20,945

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $8,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,877

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,350 $17,700
Base Invoice $24,346 $16,870
Premium Package 1,650 2,350
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Floor mats   95
Premium Package 1,417 2,135
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,013  
Floor mats   72
Options (change) 2,750 2,445
Options (change) 2,430 2,207
Destination 670 800
Total Price $29,770 $20,945
Total Invoice $27,446 $19,877

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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: $8,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,813
Model Year20092013
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$29,770$20,945
Adjustments for Features-8200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,950$20,945
Total Invoice$27,446$19,877
Adjustments for Features-7560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,690$19,877

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

Model Year20092013
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,695$4,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7560

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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 Year20092013
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in101.2 in
Length157.3 in171.9 in
Width67.7 in67.7 in
Height49.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.2,404 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 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105064%
Total Not Requested60036%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested135045%
Total Not Requested162555%

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