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Buick Regal vs. Kia Rio Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Regal vs. Kia Rio Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,025

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,937

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelRegalRegalRegalRio
TrimBaseTurboGSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,055 $30,260 $34,835 $17,700
Base Invoice $25,973 $29,050 $33,442 $16,870
Navigation system 895 895 895  
Premium 2 Package 2,845 1,410    
Cargo tray 135 135 135 80
Metal pedals 165 165    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Premium Package       2,350
Floor mats       95
Navigation system 788 788 788  
Premium 2 Package 2,731 1,353    
Cargo tray 119 119 119 60
Metal pedals 145 145    
Sunroof 880 880 880  
Premium Package       2,135
Floor mats       72
Options (change) 5,040 3,605 2,030 2,525
Options (change) 4,663 3,285 1,787 2,267
Destination 885 885 885 800
Total Price $32,980 $34,750 $37,750 $21,025
Total Invoice $31,521 $33,220 $36,114 $19,937

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,057
Model Year2012201220122013
ModelRegalRegalRegalRio
TrimBaseTurboGSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4220hp I4270hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)336, 9336, 9336, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19205/45-17
Total Price$32,980$34,750$37,750$21,025
Adjustments for Features-3,690-3,715-3,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,290$31,035$34,410$21,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,745$5,120$0
Total Invoice$31,521$33,220$36,114$19,937
Adjustments for Features-3,527-3,551-3,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,994$29,669$32,919$19,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,675$4,925$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Rio

Model Year2012201220122013
ModelRegalRegalRegalRio
TrimBaseTurboGSSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100
6-speed manual  $150 
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100$100 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
HD radio   $50
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,465$5,490$5,115$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$3,715$3,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,527-3,551-3,1950

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20122013
ModelRegalRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in101.2 in
Length190.2 in171.9 in
Width73.1 in67.7 in
Height58.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,601 lb.2,404 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Regal

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Total Requested2509%
Total Not Requested245091%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal Turbo

Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested295099%
Total Not Requested251%

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