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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: $20,275

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $9,075

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,410 $18,400
Base Invoice $24,400 $17,627
Premium Package 1,650  
Suspension Package 500  
Cargo net 40  
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   130
Partial leather seating sufaces   500
Premium Package 1,417  
Suspension Package 430  
Cargo net 32  
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   104
Partial leather seating sufaces   460
Options (change) 2,190 980
Options (change) 1,879 855
Destination 750 895
Total Price $29,350 $20,275
Total Invoice $27,029 $19,377

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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: $6,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,940
Model Year20102018
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$29,350$20,275
Adjustments for Features-2,9450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,405$20,275
Total Invoice$27,029$19,377
Adjustments for Features-2,7120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,317$19,377

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

Model Year20102018
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
MP3-compatible player$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
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display$50 
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
Heated front seats$200 
Interior trim, special color $0
Leather seating surfaces$900 
No leather in second row$-300 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,220$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,945$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7120

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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 Year20102018
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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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 key250No
Total Requested80048%
Total Not Requested85052%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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