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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: $23,920

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $7,444

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelRegalRegalRegalOptima
TrimBaseTurboGSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,015 $30,635 $34,980 $19,895
Base Invoice $27,854 $29,410 $33,581 $18,510
Sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Stability control       650
Convenience Package       700
Appearance Package       700
Premium Package       1,300
Sunroof 880 880 880  
Stability control       580
Convenience Package       625
Appearance Package       625
Premium Package       1,160
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 1,000 3,350
Options (change) 880 880 880 2,990
Destination 885 885 885 675
Total Price $30,900 $32,520 $36,865 $23,920
Total Invoice $29,619 $31,175 $35,346 $22,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,950
Model Year2013201320132008
ModelRegalRegalRegalOptima
TrimBaseTurboGSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4 H220hp I4270hp I4162hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7336, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-17235/50-18245/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$30,900$32,520$36,865$23,920
Adjustments for Features-515-1,940-3,5400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,385$30,580$33,325$23,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$195$2,940$0
Total Invoice$29,619$31,175$35,346$22,175
Adjustments for Features-494-1,860-3,3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,125$29,315$31,952$22,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$190$2,827$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2013201320132008
ModelRegalRegalRegalOptima
TrimBaseTurboGSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote start $150$150 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Rear side airbags  $300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,265$4,690$6,290$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$1,940$3,540$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-494-1,860-3,3940

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20132008
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 Weight3,601 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 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 Volume11.1 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested950100%
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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