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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: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,485

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelRegalRegalOptima
TrimSportback EssenceGSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,730 $39,065 $20,690
Base Invoice $30,461 $37,502 $19,255
Sights and Sounds Package 945 945  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
Navigation system     1,200
Sights and Sounds Package 860 860  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359  
Sunroof 910 910  
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
Navigation system     1,075
Options (change) 2,340 2,340 3,470
Options (change) 2,129 2,129 3,100
Destination 925 925 675
Total Price $34,995 $42,330 $24,835
Total Invoice $33,515 $40,556 $23,030

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,688
Model Year201820182009
ModelRegalRegalOptima
TrimSportback EssenceGSEX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4310hp V6175hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8?, 8360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19215/50-17
Total Price$34,995$42,330$24,835
Adjustments for Features-2,920-8,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,075$34,210$24,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,135$0
Total Invoice$33,515$40,556$23,030
Adjustments for Features-2,797-7,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,718$32,776$23,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,058$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year201820182009
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
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 
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 player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Fog lights  $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Performance meter $150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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$9,970$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$8,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,797-7,7800

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182009
ModelRegalOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in107.1 in
Length192.9 in189.0 in
Width73.3 in71.1 in
Height57.3 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,082 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.16.4 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 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.7 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Regal Sportback Essence

Sights and Sounds Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60045%
Total Not Requested72555%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Sights and Sounds Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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%

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