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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: $31,600

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,395

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $11,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelRegalOptima
TrimGSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $39,065 $26,500
Base Invoice $37,502 $24,760
Sights and Sounds Package 945  
Appearance Package 485  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 395  
Sunroof 1,000  
Premium Package   2,950
Navigation system   1,400
Sights and Sounds Package 860  
Appearance Package 441  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 359  
Sunroof 910  
Premium Package   2,635
Navigation system   1,250
Options (change) 3,220 4,350
Options (change) 2,929 3,885
Destination 925 750
Total Price $43,210 $31,600
Total Invoice $41,356 $29,395

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,553
Model Year20182012
ModelRegalOptima
TrimGSSX
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6274hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$43,210$31,600
Adjustments for Features-6,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,515$31,600
Total Invoice$41,356$29,395
Adjustments for Features-6,4080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,948$29,395

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
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 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $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 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Speaker lights $100
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Heated second row seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,995$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4080

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See a complete comparison of Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20182012
ModelRegalOptima
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in110.0 in
Length192.9 in190.7 in
Width73.3 in72.1 in
Height57.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,270 lb.3,385 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.3 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		31.5 ft315.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.7 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick Regal vs. Kia Optima specs.

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

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%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights1000No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1125100%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested70097%
Total Not Requested253%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
HD radio50Yes
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Media drive, small5No
Total Requested117539%
Total Not Requested183061%

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