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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: $20,355

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $13,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,444

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $12,555

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRio
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,910 $32,750 $18,400
Base Invoice $30,169 $30,964 $17,627
Brembo / BBS Package 3,770    
Cargo net 50 50  
Cargo tray 60 60 80
All-weather floor mats 90 90  
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     130
Partial leather seating sufaces     500
Brembo / BBS Package 3,238    
Cargo net 40 40  
Cargo tray 48 48 67
All-weather floor mats 72 72  
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     104
Partial leather seating sufaces     460
Options (change) 3,970 200 1,060
Options (change) 3,398 160 922
Destination 875 875 895
Total Price $36,755 $33,825 $20,355
Total Invoice $34,442 $31,999 $19,444

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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: $9,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,728
Model Year201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRio
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4155hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17185/65-15
Total Price$36,755$33,825$20,355
Adjustments for Features-2,545-4,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,210$29,780$20,355
Cost Above Minimum$4,430$0$0
Total Invoice$34,442$31,999$19,444
Adjustments for Features-2,385-3,8270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,057$28,172$19,444
Cost Above Minimum$3,885$0$0

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

Model Year201820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataRio
TrimRF ClubRF Grand TouringEX
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power retractable rear window$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure 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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler$200  
Power retractable roof section$2000$2000 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player, remote$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system $600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200$200 
Interior trim, special color  $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Wheels, dark finish$0  
Total Value of Features$6,095$7,595$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,545$4,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,385-3,8270

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

Model Year20182018
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in101.6 in
Length154.1 in172.6 in
Width68.3 in67.9 in
Height49.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.5 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Club

Brembo / BBS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Larger rear spoiler0No
No leather in second row-300No
Body kit0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested850100%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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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