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Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,075

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $13,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,905

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,138

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelRX-8RX-8Rio
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $20,755
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $19,667
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Universal garage door opener     350
Floor mats     120
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Universal garage door opener     291
Floor mats     97
Options (change) 8,885 8,165 470
Options (change) 7,644 7,025 388
Destination 560 560 850
Total Price $35,880 $35,160 $22,075
Total Invoice $32,662 $32,043 $20,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,521
Model Year200620062016
ModelRX-8RX-8Rio
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2238hp R2138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$35,880$35,160$22,075
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,830$35,160$21,315
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$32,662$32,043$20,905
Adjustments for Features-9560-720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,706$32,043$20,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$337$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year200620062016
ModelRX-8RX-8Rio
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,815$2,765$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$760
Value of Feature Adjustments-9560-720

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20062016
ModelRX-8Rio
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in101.2 in
Length174.3 in172.0 in
Width69.7 in67.7 in
Height52.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,730 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested360059%
Total Not Requested246541%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested335064%
Total Not Requested191536%

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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