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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: $30,840

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,757

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $3,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelRegalOptimaOptima
TrimCXL TurboSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,860 $29,940 $36,040
Base Invoice $27,705 $27,865 $33,435
Preferred Equipment Group T04 4,440    
Cargo net   50 50
Preferred Equipment Group T04 3,907    
Cargo net   42 42
Options (change) 4,440 50 50
Options (change) 3,907 42 42
Destination 860 850 850
Total Price $34,160 $30,840 $36,940
Total Invoice $32,472 $28,757 $34,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,335
Model Year201120162016
ModelRegalOptimaOptima
TrimCXL TurboSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/29 MPG22/32 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 9?, 6630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,160$30,840$36,940
Adjustments for Features-4000-4,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,760$30,840$31,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,150
Total Invoice$32,472$28,757$34,327
Adjustments for Features-3800-4,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,092$28,757$29,727
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$970

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201120162016
ModelRegalOptimaOptima
TrimCXL TurboSXSX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key $250$250
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125
Sunshades, second row $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Rear side airbags$300  
Rearview camera $200 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0  
Fog lights$125  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated front row armrests $100$100
Heated front seats$200  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,540$4,140$9,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-3800-4,600

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20112016
ModelRegalOptima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in110.4 in
Length190.2 in191.1 in
Width73.1 in73.2 in
Height58.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,671 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft315.9 ft3

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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%

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