2016 Buick Regal vs. 2016 Kia Optima
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2016 Buick Regal
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2016 Kia Optima
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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 market segment, starting price, horsepower, and fuel economy. First of all, there is a $4,925 difference in the base MSRP. The 2016 Buick Regal has a higher starting price than the 2016 Kia Optima. Also, the 2016 Regal has a more powerful engine and gets 4 mpg less than the 2016 Optima. Among similarities are the body structure, market segment, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
- 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$27,065
$22,140
Engine
Engine
2.4L Inline-4
2.4L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
182 hp
185 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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City MPG
City MPG
19 - 24 MPG
24 - 25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
30 - 35 MPG
34 - 36 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 - 28 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
58.0 - 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
2016 Buick Regal
2016 Kia Optima
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,050 - $2,600
$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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