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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelRegalRegalOptima
TrimSportback EssenceGSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,730 $39,065 $19,895
Base Invoice $30,461 $37,502 $18,510
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Stability control     650
Convenience Package     700
Appearance Package     700
Premium Package     1,300
Rear spoiler     200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359  
Sunroof 910 910  
Stability control     580
Convenience Package     625
Appearance Package     625
Premium Package     1,160
Rear spoiler     160
Options (change) 1,395 1,395 3,550
Options (change) 1,269 1,269 3,150
Destination 925 925 675
Total Price $34,050 $41,385 $24,120
Total Invoice $32,655 $39,696 $22,335

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,999
Model Year201820182008
ModelRegalRegalOptima
TrimSportback EssenceGSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4310hp V6162hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$34,050$41,385$24,120
Adjustments for Features-2,420-7,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,630$33,665$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,035$0
Total Invoice$32,655$39,696$22,335
Adjustments for Features-2,321-7,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,334$32,291$22,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,957$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182008
ModelRegalRegalOptima
TrimSportback EssenceGSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0 
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
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250 
Performance meter $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Total Value of Features$4,770$10,070$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$7,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,321-7,4050

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182008
ModelRegalOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in107.1 in
Length192.9 in186.4 in
Width73.3 in71.1 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,082 lb.3,143 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.5 ft314.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.7 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 player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%

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