2013 Buick Regal vs. 2016 Kia Optima

2013 Buick Regal vs. 2016 Kia Optima - Front Left Comparison2013 Buick Regal vs. 2016 Kia Optima - Front Left Comparison
2013 Buick Regal vs. 2016 Kia Optima - Rear Right Comparison2013 Buick Regal vs. 2016 Kia Optima - Rear Right Comparison
2013 Buick Regal vs. 2016 Kia Optima - Dashboard Comparison2013 Buick Regal vs. 2016 Kia Optima - Dashboard Comparison

What is the main difference between Regal and Optima?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the model year, starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, there is an $8,495 difference in the base MSRP. The 2013 Buick Regal, an older vehicle by three model years, has a higher starting price than the 2016 Kia Optima. And finally, the 2013 Regal has a more powerful engine than the 2016 Optima, and it gets 6.2 fewer miles on a gallon of fuel. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Turbo, Auto, FWD
  • 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$30,635
$22,140
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 Turbo
2.4L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
220 hp
185 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
18 MPG
24 - 25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
29 MPG
34 - 36 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
22 MPG
28 - 29 MPG
Width
Width
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-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.1 in
73.2 in
Length
Length
190.2 in
191.1 in
Height
Height
58.4 in
57.7 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
107.8 in
110.4 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
96.6 ft2
97.1 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.8 in
39.8 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.1 in
45.5 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.7 in
58.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
36.8 in
37.8 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
37.3 in
35.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
54.4 in
56.4 in

Costs

2013 Buick Regal

2016 Kia Optima

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
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$1,850 - $2,300
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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