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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: $6,829

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,377

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $6,216

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRio
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,830 $27,100 $18,400
Base Invoice $24,415 $25,617 $17,627
Cargo net 49 49  
Satellite radio 430 430  
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     130
Partial leather seating sufaces     500
Cargo net 39 39  
Satellite radio 344 344  
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     104
Partial leather seating sufaces     460
Options (change) 479 479 980
Options (change) 383 383 855
Destination 795 795 895
Total Price $27,104 $28,374 $20,275
Total Invoice $25,593 $26,795 $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: $6,134
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,560
Model Year201220122018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRio
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4167hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$27,104$28,374$20,275
Adjustments for Features-695-1,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,409$26,579$20,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$170$0
Total Invoice$25,593$26,795$19,377
Adjustments for Features-656-1,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,937$25,100$19,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$163$0

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

Model Year201220122018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRio
TrimTouringGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Wind blocker, small$100$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$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$0 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Convertible top$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 
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
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$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$4,070$5,170$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$1,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-656-1,6950

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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 Year20122018
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
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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