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Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,570

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,860

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,759

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelOptimaRegalRegalRegal
TrimEXBaseTurboGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,100 $29,015 $30,635 $34,980
Base Invoice $17,605 $27,854 $29,410 $33,581
Leather Package 1,000      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 795      
Floor mats 85      
Sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000
Leather Package 890      
Antilock brakes (ABS) 710      
Floor mats 65      
Sunroof   880 880 880
Options (change) 1,880 1,000 1,000 1,000
Options (change) 1,665 880 880 880
Destination 590 885 885 885
Total Price $21,570 $30,900 $32,520 $36,865
Total Invoice $19,860 $29,619 $31,175 $35,346

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,037
Model Year2006201320132013
ModelOptimaRegalRegalRegal
TrimEXBaseTurboGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4182hp I4 H220hp I4270hp I4
TransmissionT4T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6?, 7?, 7336, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-15235/50-17235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$21,570$30,900$32,520$36,865
Adjustments for Features0-2,840-4,115-5,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,570$28,060$28,405$31,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$345$3,015
Total Invoice$19,860$29,619$31,175$35,346
Adjustments for Features0-2,722-3,945-5,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,860$26,897$27,230$29,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$333$2,898

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal

Model Year2006201320132013
ModelOptimaRegalRegalRegal
TrimEXBaseTurboGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags   $300
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Cassette player$50   
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$2,000$4,840$6,115$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,840$4,115$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,722-3,945-5,551

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20062013
ModelOptimaRegal
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.8 in
Length185.8 in190.2 in
Width71.5 in73.1 in
Height55.5 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,282 lb.3,601 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.4 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume13.6 ft311.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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