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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: $20,355

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $8,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,444

Kia Rio EX   
Difference: $8,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelRegalRegalRegalRegalRio
Trim1SVBaseSport TouringGSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,065 $28,990 $28,565 $34,065 $18,400
Base Invoice $26,930 $27,830 $27,422 $32,702 $17,627
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395 395 395 395  
Cargo tray   140 140 140 80
Universal garage door opener         350
Partial leather seating sufaces         500
Floor mats         130
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359 359 359 359  
Cargo tray   127 127 127 67
Universal garage door opener         291
Partial leather seating sufaces         460
Floor mats         104
Options (change) 395 535 535 535 1,060
Options (change) 359 486 486 486 922
Destination 925 925 925 925 895
Total Price $28,385 $30,450 $30,025 $35,525 $20,355
Total Invoice $28,214 $29,241 $28,833 $34,113 $19,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Rio

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,828
Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelRegalRegalRegalRegalRio
Trim1SVBaseSport TouringGSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4259hp I4259hp I4259hp I4130hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 7?, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19185/65-15
Total Price$28,385$30,450$30,025$35,525$20,355
Adjustments for Features-2,960-3,025-3,225-7,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,425$27,425$26,800$28,425$20,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$1,375$3,000$0
Total Invoice$28,214$29,241$28,833$34,113$19,444
Adjustments for Features-2,942-2,905-3,097-6,8180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,272$26,336$25,736$27,295$19,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,064$464$2,023$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162016201620162018
ModelRegalRegalRegalRegalRio
Trim1SVBaseSport TouringGSEX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Proximity key   $250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150 
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Forward collision warning    $200
Obstacle detection, front   $150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Pedestrian detection    $50
Rear side airbags   $300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0$0$0 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Body kit   $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25 
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation system   $600 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)    $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225$225 
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio   $100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50$50 
Performance meter   $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Interior trim, special color    $0
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Metal pedals   $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces    $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,525$4,590$4,790$8,665$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,960$3,025$3,225$7,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,942-2,905-3,097-6,8180

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Rio

Model Year20162018
ModelRegalRio
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in101.6 in
Length190.2 in172.6 in
Width73.1 in67.9 in
Height58.4 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.2,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft313.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio EX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Partial leather seating sufaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Interior trim, special color0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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