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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,755

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelRegalOptima
TrimGSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,065 $30,500
Base Invoice $37,502 $28,380
Appearance Package 485  
Driver Confidence Package #2 1,690  
Sights and Sounds Package 945  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Cargo tray 135 80
Sunroof 1,000  
Technology Package   3,000
Universal garage door opener   350
Cargo net   50
Remote start   425
Appearance Package 441  
Driver Confidence Package #2 1,538  
Sights and Sounds Package 860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Cargo tray 123 67
Sunroof 910  
Technology Package   2,727
Universal garage door opener   291
Cargo net   42
Remote start   353
Options (change) 4,650 3,905
Options (change) 4,231 3,480
Destination 925 895
Total Price $44,640 $35,300
Total Invoice $42,658 $32,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,803
Model Year20182018
ModelRegalOptima
TrimGSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6245hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19235/45-18
Total Price$44,640$35,300
Adjustments for Features-4,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,350$35,300
Total Invoice$42,658$32,755
Adjustments for Features-4,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,558$32,755

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelRegalOptima
TrimGSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Following distance indicator$25 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Safety key$5 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,330$4,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1000

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182018
ModelRegalOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.4 in
Length192.9 in191.1 in
Width73.3 in73.2 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,270 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.7 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights1000Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Driver Confidence Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested62529%
Sights and Sounds Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested225073%
Total Not Requested82527%

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