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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: $18,145

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,257

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $7,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRioRio
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringEXSX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,470 $25,830 $27,100 $16,300 $17,500
Base Invoice $22,188 $24,415 $25,617 $15,535 $16,675
Convenience Package 1,160     1,000  
Satellite radio 430 430 430    
Suspension Package   650 650    
Floor mats       95 95
Convenience Package 996     900  
Satellite radio 344 344 344    
Suspension Package   558 558    
Floor mats       72 72
Options (change) 1,590 1,080 1,080 1,095 95
Options (change) 1,340 902 902 972 72
Destination 795 795 795 750 750
Total Price $25,855 $27,705 $28,975 $18,145 $18,345
Total Invoice $24,323 $26,112 $27,314 $17,257 $17,497

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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: $7,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,746
Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRioRio
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringEXSX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4167hp I4167hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4?, 6?, 7?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16205/45-17205/45-17185/65-15205/45-17
Total Price$25,855$27,705$28,975$18,145$18,345
Adjustments for Features-340-1,290-2,3900-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,515$26,415$26,585$18,145$18,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$900$1,070$0$100
Total Invoice$24,323$26,112$27,314$17,257$17,497
Adjustments for Features-320-1,216-2,2530-95
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,003$24,896$25,061$17,257$17,402
Cost Above Minimum$0$893$1,058$0$145

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

Model Year20122012201220122012
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRioRio
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringEXSX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Wind blocker, small$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Roll bar$200$200$200  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200  
Intermittent wipers$0$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Convertible top$3000$3000$3000  
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325  
CD player$125  $125$125
HD radio   $50$50
Media drive, small   $5$5
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150  
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50$50
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row   $75$75
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated front seats  $200  
Leather seating surfaces  $900  
Metal pedals    $75
No leather in second row  $-300  
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,670$4,620$5,720$3,330$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$340$1,290$2,390$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-320-1,216-2,2530-95

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

Model Year20122012
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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50No
Total Requested105095%
Total Not Requested505%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

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

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

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

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40No
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40No
Automatic headlights100No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Map lights25No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)0No
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested62552%
Total Not Requested58548%

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