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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: $25,125

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,175

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,250

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelRegalRegalOptima
TrimBaseGSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $37,385 $19,895
Base Invoice $28,790 $35,890 $18,510
Experience Buick Package 995    
Premium I Package 1,910    
Sunroof   1,000  
Stability control     650
2.7L V6     1,005
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     200
Experience Buick Package 876    
Premium I Package 1,834    
Sunroof   880  
Stability control     580
2.7L V6     840
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 2,905 1,000 4,555
Options (change) 2,710 880 3,990
Destination 925 925 675
Total Price $33,820 $39,310 $25,125
Total Invoice $32,425 $37,695 $23,175

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,767
Model Year201520152008
ModelRegalRegalOptima
TrimBaseGSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4185hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$33,820$39,310$25,125
Adjustments for Features-2,590-4,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,230$34,670$25,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,440$0
Total Invoice$32,425$37,695$23,175
Adjustments for Features-2,483-4,4490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,942$33,246$23,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,304$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201520152008
ModelRegalRegalOptima
TrimBaseGSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear  $125
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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Navigation system$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Performance meter $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,890$6,940$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,590$4,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,483-4,4490

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,692 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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Option Package Details
Buick Regal

Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Sunroof900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested90057%
Total Not Requested67543%
Premium I Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested30022%
Total Not Requested105078%

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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