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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: $23,635

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,955

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,490

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelRegalOptima
TrimCXL TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,860 $20,690
Base Invoice $27,705 $19,255
Sunroof 1,000  
Premium Package   1,300
Convenience Package   970
Sunroof 880  
Premium Package   1,160
Convenience Package   865
Options (change) 1,000 2,270
Options (change) 880 2,025
Destination 860 675
Total Price $30,720 $23,635
Total Invoice $29,445 $21,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,373
Model Year20112009
ModelRegalOptima
TrimCXL TurboEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4175hp I4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/29 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/50-17
Total Price$30,720$23,635
Adjustments for Features-1,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,555$23,635
Total Invoice$29,445$21,955
Adjustments for Features-1,1170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,328$21,955

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$2,990$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1170

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112009
ModelRegalOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in107.1 in
Length190.2 in189.0 in
Width73.1 in71.1 in
Height58.4 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,671 lb.3,197 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40038%
Total Not Requested65062%

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