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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: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $6,275

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,550 $20,755
Base Invoice $26,041 $19,667
Satellite radio 430  
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   120
Satellite radio 344  
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   97
Options (change) 430 470
Options (change) 344 388
Destination 795 850
Total Price $28,775 $22,075
Total Invoice $27,180 $20,905

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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: $8,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,558
Model Year20142016
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$28,775$22,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,775$20,720
Total Invoice$27,180$20,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,180$19,622

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

Model Year20142016
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
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
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
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,995$5,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,283

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

Model Year20142016
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in101.2 in
Length157.3 in172.0 in
Width67.7 in67.7 in
Height49.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,448 lb.2,730 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
Kia Rio SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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