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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: $10,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $9,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $17,500
Base Invoice $28,427 $16,675
Proximity key 130  
Premium Package   2,200
Floor mats   95
Proximity key 112  
Premium Package   2,000
Floor mats   72
Options (change) 130 2,295
Options (change) 112 2,072
Destination 835 750
Total Price $31,030 $20,545
Total Invoice $29,374 $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: $8,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,107
Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$31,030$20,545
Adjustments for Features-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,160$20,545
Total Invoice$29,374$19,497
Adjustments for Features-1,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,604$19,497

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

Model Year20162012
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 
911 assist$25 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
No leather in second row$-300 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,870$4,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7700

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

Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in101.2 in
Length154.1 in171.9 in
Width68.3 in67.7 in
Height48.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,333 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested207570%
Total Not Requested90030%

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