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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: $34,815

Buick Regal   
Difference: $740

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,027

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $109

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaRegal
TrimHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,195 $27,055
Base Invoice $29,856 $25,973
Technology Package 2,380  
Cargo net 50  
Cargo tray 80 135
2.4L I4 Hybrid   2,000
Navigation system   895
Premium 2 Package   2,845
Sunroof   1,000
Technology Package 2,212  
Cargo net 42  
Cargo tray 67 119
2.4L I4 Hybrid   1,760
Navigation system   788
Premium 2 Package   2,731
Sunroof   880
Options (change) 2,510 6,875
Options (change) 2,321 6,278
Destination 850 885
Total Price $35,555 $34,815
Total Invoice $33,027 $33,136

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,061
Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaRegal
TrimHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine159hp I4 H182hp I4 H
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)36/40 MPG25/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12336, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-17
Total Price$35,555$34,815
Adjustments for Features-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,530$34,815
Total Invoice$33,027$33,136
Adjustments for Features-9520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,075$33,136

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaRegal
TrimHybrid EXBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,050$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9520

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20162012
ModelOptimaRegal
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in107.8 in
Length191.1 in190.2 in
Width73.2 in73.1 in
Height57.7 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,496 lb.3,665 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested150086%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4 Hybrid
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000Yes
Automatic start / stop150Yes
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested155057%
Total Not Requested115043%

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