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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: $35,300

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,755

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $9,903

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaRegal
TrimSXGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,500 $39,065
Base Invoice $28,380 $37,502
Universal garage door opener 350  
Technology Package 3,000  
Remote start 425  
Cargo net 50  
Cargo tray 80 135
Appearance Package   485
Sights and Sounds Package   945
Driver Confidence Package #2   1,690
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395
Sunroof   1,000
Universal garage door opener 291  
Technology Package 2,727  
Remote start 353  
Cargo net 42  
Cargo tray 67 123
Appearance Package   441
Sights and Sounds Package   860
Driver Confidence Package #2   1,538
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359
Sunroof   910
Options (change) 3,905 4,650
Options (change) 3,480 4,231
Destination 895 925
Total Price $35,300 $44,640
Total Invoice $32,755 $42,658

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,803
Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaRegal
TrimSXGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine245hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,300$44,640
Adjustments for Features0-4,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,300$40,350
Total Invoice$32,755$42,658
Adjustments for Features0-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,755$38,558

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaRegal
TrimSXGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Following distance indicator $25
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,040$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,100

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20182018
ModelOptimaRegal
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.4 in111.4 in
Length191.1 in192.9 in
Width73.2 in73.3 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,494 lb.4,270 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.9 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.960.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Surround sound250No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50Yes
Total Requested225073%
Total Not Requested82527%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50No
LED headlights1000Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested100089%
Total Not Requested12511%
Sights and Sounds Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Driver Confidence Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested62529%

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