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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: $34,900

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $215

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,332

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $1,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelRegalOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,465 $26,500
Base Invoice $30,206 $24,760
Premium II Package 2,575  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Metal pedals 180  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,000  
Sunroof 1,000  
FWD -2,425  
Limited Package   3,300
Navigation system   1,400
Premium Package   2,950
Premium II Package 2,472  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Metal pedals 164  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 910  
Sunroof 910  
FWD -2,328  
Limited Package   2,937
Navigation system   1,250
Premium Package   2,635
Options (change) 2,725 7,650
Options (change) 2,487 6,822
Destination 925 750
Total Price $35,115 $34,900
Total Invoice $33,618 $32,332

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,550
Model Year20172012
ModelRegalOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine259hp I4274hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,115$34,900
Adjustments for Features0-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,115$34,615
Total Invoice$33,618$32,332
Adjustments for Features0-264
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,618$32,068

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172012
ModelRegalOptima
TrimBaseSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,315$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-264

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20172012
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 Weight3,692 lb.3,385 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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Option Package Details
Buick Regal

Premium II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
AC power outlet100No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
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
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested172554%
Total Not Requested145046%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Additional chrome trim0No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500Yes
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested95090%
Total Not Requested10010%
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
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Total Requested62521%
Total Not Requested238079%

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