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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: $22,155

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,972

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $10,987

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
TrimRF Grand TouringSX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,750 $20,755
Base Invoice $30,964 $19,667
Cargo tray 60 80
All-weather floor mats 90  
Universal garage door opener   350
Floor mats   120
Cargo tray 48 67
All-weather floor mats 72  
Universal garage door opener   291
Floor mats   97
Options (change) 150 550
Options (change) 120 455
Destination 875 850
Total Price $33,775 $22,155
Total Invoice $31,959 $20,972

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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: $10,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,140
Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
TrimRF Grand TouringSX
Body2dr Coupe4dr 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$33,775$22,155
Adjustments for Features-8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,880$22,155
Total Invoice$31,959$20,972
Adjustments for Features-8470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,112$20,972

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

Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
TrimRF Grand TouringSX
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Power retractable rear window$350 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Vehicle health reports $0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
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 
All-weather floor mats$75 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,995$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8470

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

Model Year20182016
ModelMX-5 MiataRio
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in101.2 in
Length154.1 in172.0 in
Width68.3 in67.7 in
Height49.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,446 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 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 Volume4.5 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
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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