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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $7,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $17,500
Base Invoice $24,714 $16,675
Premium Package 1,650 2,200
Suspension Package 500  
Floor mats   95
Premium Package 1,417 2,000
Suspension Package 430  
Floor mats   72
Options (change) 2,150 2,295
Options (change) 1,847 2,072
Destination 795 750
Total Price $29,655 $20,545
Total Invoice $27,356 $19,497

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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: $8,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,679
Model Year20112012
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
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$29,655$20,545
Adjustments for Features-1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,460$20,545
Total Invoice$27,356$19,497
Adjustments for Features-1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,176$19,497

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

Model Year20112012
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
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
Total Value of Features$5,045$4,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1800

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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 Year20112012
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%
Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

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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