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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: $20,545

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $14,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,497

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $12,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8Rio
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $17,500
Base Invoice $29,878 $16,675
Navigation system 2,000  
Premium Package   2,200
Floor mats   95
Navigation system 1,720  
Premium Package   2,000
Floor mats   72
Options (change) 2,000 2,295
Options (change) 1,720 2,072
Destination 795 750
Total Price $35,055 $20,545
Total Invoice $32,393 $19,497

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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: $13,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,995
Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8Rio
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2138hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$35,055$20,545
Adjustments for Features-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,080$20,545
Total Invoice$32,393$19,497
Adjustments for Features-9010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,492$19,497

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8Rio
TrimGrand TouringSX
Body4dr 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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height 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 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,775$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9010

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8Rio
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in101.2 in
Length175.6 in171.9 in
Width69.7 in67.7 in
Height52.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.2,404 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
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested285096%
Total Not Requested1254%

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