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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: $15,190

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $14,371

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112007
ModelRX-8RX-8RX-8Rio
TrimSportGrand TouringR3SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,795 $32,260 $32,290 $13,495
Base Invoice $24,819 $29,878 $29,904 $12,800
Power Package       600
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400
Floor mats       70
Power Package       535
Antilock brakes (ABS)       357
Floor mats       54
Options (change) 0 0 0 1,070
Options (change) 0 0 0 946
Destination 795 795 795 625
Total Price $27,590 $33,055 $33,085 $15,190
Total Invoice $25,614 $30,673 $30,699 $14,371

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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: $11,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,660
Model Year2011201120112007
ModelRX-8RX-8RX-8Rio
TrimSportGrand TouringR3SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2232hp R2232hp R2110hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 9300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/40-19195/55-15
Total Price$27,590$33,055$33,085$15,190
Adjustments for Features-555-6,080-3,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,035$26,975$29,405$15,190
Cost Above Minimum$60$0$2,430$0
Total Invoice$25,614$30,673$30,699$14,371
Adjustments for Features-515-5,642-3,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,099$25,031$27,284$14,371
Cost Above Minimum$68$0$2,253$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2011201120112007
ModelRX-8RX-8RX-8Rio
TrimSportGrand TouringR3SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key $250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Larger rear spoiler  $200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325 
CD player$125  $125
MP3-compatible player $50$50 
Satellite radio $200  
Surround sound $250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights $125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats $200  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$1,900$7,425$5,025$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$555$6,080$3,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-515-5,642-3,4150

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112007
ModelRX-8Rio
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in98.4 in
Length175.6 in166.9 in
Width69.7 in66.7 in
Height52.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.2,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in50.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft311.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power mirrors125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power front side windows250Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Power rear side windows200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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