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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: $25,840

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $5,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,870

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $6,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelRegalRegalRegalOptima
TrimBaseSport TouringGSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,990 $28,565 $34,065 $20,690
Base Invoice $27,830 $27,422 $32,702 $19,255
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395 395  
Navigation system 495 495   1,200
Sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Premium Package       1,300
Convenience Package       970
2.7L V6       1,005
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359 359  
Navigation system 450 450   1,075
Sunroof 910 910 910  
Premium Package       1,160
Convenience Package       865
2.7L V6       840
Options (change) 1,890 1,890 1,395 4,475
Options (change) 1,719 1,719 1,269 3,940
Destination 925 925 925 675
Total Price $31,805 $31,380 $36,385 $25,840
Total Invoice $30,474 $30,066 $34,896 $23,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,008
Model Year2016201620162009
ModelRegalRegalRegalOptima
TrimBaseSport TouringGSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4259hp I4259hp I4194hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$31,805$31,380$36,385$25,840
Adjustments for Features-1,115-1,240-4,5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,690$30,140$31,870$25,840
Cost Above Minimum$550$0$1,730$0
Total Invoice$30,474$30,066$34,896$23,870
Adjustments for Features-1,068-1,188-4,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,406$28,878$30,566$23,870
Cost Above Minimum$528$0$1,688$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2016201620162009
ModelRegalRegalRegalOptima
TrimBaseSport TouringGSEX
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key  $250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start  $150 
Sunshade, rear   $125
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags  $300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
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 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Voice control for audio system $25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250 
Performance meter  $150 
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,090$3,215$6,490$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,115$1,240$4,515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,068-1,188-4,3300

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20162009
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 Weight3,692 lb.3,294 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%
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
FeatureValueRequested?
2.7L V6
DOHC-4v
194 hp@6000
184 lb-ft@4500
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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