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Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,925

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,015

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,430

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelRegalOptima
TrimCXL TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,860 $19,895
Base Invoice $27,705 $18,510
Sunroof 1,000  
Stability control   650
2.7L V6   1,005
Convenience Package   700
Appearance Package   700
Premium Package   1,300
Sunroof 880  
Stability control   580
2.7L V6   840
Convenience Package   625
Appearance Package   625
Premium Package   1,160
Options (change) 1,000 4,355
Options (change) 880 3,830
Destination 860 675
Total Price $30,720 $24,925
Total Invoice $29,445 $23,015

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,218
Model Year20112008
ModelRegalOptima
TrimCXL TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/29 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$30,720$24,925
Adjustments for Features-1,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,455$24,925
Total Invoice$29,445$23,015
Adjustments for Features-1,2120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,233$23,015

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
ModelRegalOptima
TrimCXL TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Sunshade, rear $125
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,190$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2120

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See a complete comparison of Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112008
ModelRegalOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in107.1 in
Length190.2 in186.4 in
Width73.1 in71.1 in
Height58.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,671 lb.3,287 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
185 hp@6000
183 lb-ft@4000		1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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