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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: $19,520

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $9,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,607

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $8,573

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142017
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringEX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,550 $17,755
Base Invoice $26,041 $16,962
Satellite radio 430  
Universal garage door opener   350
Designer Package   400
Floor mats   120
Satellite radio 344  
Universal garage door opener   291
Designer Package   362
Floor mats   97
Options (change) 430 870
Options (change) 344 750
Destination 795 895
Total Price $28,775 $19,520
Total Invoice $27,180 $18,607

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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: $7,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,807
Model Year20142017
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringEX
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)205/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$28,775$19,520
Adjustments for Features-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,905$19,520
Total Invoice$27,180$18,607
Adjustments for Features-1,7660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,414$18,607

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

Model Year20142017
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringEX
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
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
No leather in second row$-300 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$5,120$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7660

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

Model Year20142017
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 EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Designer Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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