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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $2,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelRegalOptimaOptima
TrimCXL TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,860 $26,500 $25,700
Base Invoice $27,705 $24,760 $24,020
Preferred Equipment Group T04 4,440    
Navigation system   1,400  
Premium Package   2,950  
Premium Technology Package     5,350
Preferred Equipment Group T04 3,907    
Navigation system   1,250  
Premium Package   2,635  
Premium Technology Package     4,780
Options (change) 4,440 4,350 5,350
Options (change) 3,907 3,885 4,780
Destination 860 750 750
Total Price $34,160 $31,600 $31,800
Total Invoice $32,472 $29,395 $29,550

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price: Kia Optima SX
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,452
Model Year201120122012
ModelRegalOptimaOptima
TrimCXL TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4274hp I4166hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 9550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$34,160$31,600$31,800
Adjustments for Features0-370-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,160$31,230$31,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$0
Total Invoice$32,472$29,395$29,550
Adjustments for Features0-344-530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,472$29,051$29,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$31$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120122012
ModelRegalOptimaOptima
TrimCXL TurboSXHybrid
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100 $100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Speaker lights $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,155$5,525$5,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$370$570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-344-530

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112012
ModelRegalOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.0 in
Length190.2 in190.7 in
Width73.1 in72.1 in
Height58.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,601 lb.3,207 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Buick Regal CXL Turbo

Preferred Equipment Group T04
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Sunroof900Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Harman/Kardon, 320W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested66524%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested40013%
Total Not Requested260587%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid

Premium Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Compass0Yes
215/55HR17 tires400No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested215033%
Total Not Requested430567%

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