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Buick Regal vs. Kia Spectra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Regal vs. Kia Spectra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,000

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $11,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,800

Kia Spectra EX   
Difference: $11,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelRegalRegalRegalSpectraSpectra
TrimBaseTurboGSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,055 $30,260 $34,835 $15,550 $16,450
Base Invoice $25,973 $29,050 $33,442 $14,540 $15,380
Sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,000 750 750
Metal pedals 165 165      
Remote start       250 250
Antilock brakes (ABS)       400 400
Alloy wheels       400  
Sunroof 880 880 880 675 675
Metal pedals 145 145      
Remote start       215 215
Antilock brakes (ABS)       360 360
Alloy wheels       360  
Options (change) 1,165 1,165 1,000 1,800 1,400
Options (change) 1,025 1,025 880 1,610 1,250
Destination 885 885 885 650 650
Total Price $29,105 $32,310 $36,720 $18,000 $18,500
Total Invoice $27,883 $30,960 $35,207 $16,800 $17,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Spectra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,771
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelRegalRegalRegalSpectraSpectra
TrimBaseTurboGSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine182hp I4220hp I4270hp I4138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7336, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19195/60-15205/50-16
Total Price$29,105$32,310$36,720$18,000$18,500
Adjustments for Features-5,545-6,870-7,5450-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,560$25,440$29,175$18,000$18,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,880$5,615$0$75
Total Invoice$27,883$30,960$35,207$16,800$17,280
Adjustments for Features-5,312-6,583-7,2340-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,571$24,377$27,973$16,800$16,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,806$5,402$0$83

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Features Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelRegalRegalRegalSpectraSpectra
TrimBaseTurboGSEXSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
6-speed manual  $150  
5-speed manual   $0$0
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100  
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote start $150$150$150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, front  $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250  
Rear side airbags  $300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 $0
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Surround sound  $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225$225  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Outside temperature display$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Heated front seats$200$200$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $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  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 $0
Total Value of Features$6,340$7,665$8,340$795$1,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,545$6,870$7,545$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,312-6,583-7,2340-397

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Regal vs. Kia Spectra

Model Year20122009
ModelRegalSpectra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.8 in102.8 in
Length190.2 in177.2 in
Width73.1 in68.3 in
Height58.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,601 lb.2,702 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.3 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft312.2 ft3

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