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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: $24,120

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $9,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,335

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $10,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelOptimaRegalRegal
TrimEXSportback EssenceGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,895 $31,730 $39,065
Base Invoice $18,510 $30,461 $37,502
Stability control 650    
Premium Package 1,300    
Convenience Package 700    
Appearance Package 700    
Rear spoiler 200    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395 395
Sunroof   1,000 1,000
Stability control 580    
Premium Package 1,160    
Convenience Package 625    
Appearance Package 625    
Rear spoiler 160    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359 359
Sunroof   910 910
Options (change) 3,550 1,395 1,395
Options (change) 3,150 1,269 1,269
Destination 675 925 925
Total Price $24,120 $34,050 $41,385
Total Invoice $22,335 $32,655 $39,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,999
Model Year200820182018
ModelOptimaRegalRegal
TrimEXSportback EssenceGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine162hp I4250hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT5T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$24,120$34,050$41,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,420-7,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,120$31,630$33,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,035
Total Invoice$22,335$32,655$39,696
Adjustments for Features0-2,321-7,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,335$30,334$32,291
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,957

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal

Model Year200820182018
ModelOptimaRegalRegal
TrimEXSportback EssenceGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear$125  
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$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo net $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Performance meter  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$2,350$4,770$10,070
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,420$7,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,321-7,405

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20082018
ModelOptimaRegal
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.1 in111.4 in
Length186.4 in192.9 in
Width71.1 in73.3 in
Height58.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,143 lb.4,082 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.0 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.860.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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