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Kia Rio vs. Buick Regal Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Rio vs. Buick Regal Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,025

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,937

Kia Rio SX   
Difference: $11,584

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelRioRegalRegalRegal
TrimSXBaseTurboGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,700 $27,055 $30,260 $34,835
Base Invoice $16,870 $25,973 $29,050 $33,442
Premium Package 2,350      
Floor mats 95      
Cargo tray 80 135 135 135
Navigation system   895 895 895
Premium 2 Package   2,845 1,410  
Metal pedals   165 165  
Sunroof   1,000 1,000 1,000
Premium Package 2,135      
Floor mats 72      
Cargo tray 60 119 119 119
Navigation system   788 788 788
Premium 2 Package   2,731 1,353  
Metal pedals   145 145  
Sunroof   880 880 880
Options (change) 2,525 5,040 3,605 2,030
Options (change) 2,267 4,663 3,285 1,787
Destination 800 885 885 885
Total Price $21,025 $32,980 $34,750 $37,750
Total Invoice $19,937 $31,521 $33,220 $36,114

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick Regal

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Rio SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,057
Model Year2013201220122012
ModelRioRegalRegalRegal
TrimSXBaseTurboGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine138hp I4182hp I4220hp I4270hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6336, 9336, 9336, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/50-18235/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$21,025$32,980$34,750$37,750
Adjustments for Features0-3,690-3,715-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,025$29,290$31,035$34,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,745$5,120
Total Invoice$19,937$31,521$33,220$36,114
Adjustments for Features0-3,527-3,551-3,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,937$27,994$29,669$32,919
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,675$4,925

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Features Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick Regal

Model Year2013201220122012
ModelRioRegalRegalRegal
TrimSXBaseTurboGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Remote start $150$150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
HD radio$50   
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50$50
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$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$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$1,775$5,465$5,490$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,690$3,715$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,527-3,551-3,195

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Rio vs. Buick Regal

Model Year20132012
ModelRioRegal
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.2 in107.8 in
Length171.9 in190.2 in
Width67.7 in73.1 in
Height57.3 in58.4 in
Curb Weight2,404 lb.3,601 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.4 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.1 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.8 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in52.3 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in37.3 in
Cargo Volume13.7 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Rio SX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested295099%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested2509%
Total Not Requested245091%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal Turbo

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear side airbags300No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 336W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

Option Package Details
Buick Regal GS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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