2017 Buick Regal vs. 2017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid

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What is the main difference between Regal and Optima Plug-In Hybrid?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the starting price, fuel economy, market segment, and horsepower. First of all, there is an $8,145 difference in the base MSRP. The 2017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid has a higher starting price than the 2017 Buick Regal. Also, the 2017 Regal has a more powerful engine and gets 17 mpg less than the 2017 Optima Plug-In Hybrid. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.4 L, Auto, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$27,065
$35,210
Engine
Engine
2.4L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4 + Electric Motor
Horsepower
Horsepower
182 hp
202 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
19 MPG
103 MPGe
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
30 MPG
104 MPGe
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
23 MPG
103 MPGe
Width
Width
-
-
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
57.5 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

2017 Buick Regal

2017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$2,500 - $3,150
$1,400
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$299 (2017 Buick Regal 4dr Sdn Premium II FWD)
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Lease Due
Lease Due
$1,999
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$15,263 - $15,913
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2017 Buick Regal vs. 2017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid - Front Left Comparison2017 Buick Regal vs. 2017 Kia Optima Plug-In Hybrid - Front Left Comparison
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