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Jaguar S-Type vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jaguar S-Type vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,555

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $19,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $18,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelS-TypeS-TypeExplorerExplorer
Trim4.2REddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $55,835 $64,335 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $50,810 $58,545 $27,518 $29,578
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 0 0 5,710 4,010
Options (change) 0 0 4,855 3,410
Destination 665 665 645 645
Total Price $56,500 $65,000 $36,555 $37,170
Total Invoice $51,475 $59,210 $33,018 $33,633

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,851
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelS-TypeS-TypeExplorerExplorer
Trim4.2REddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8400hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12320, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/35-19245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$56,500$65,000$36,555$37,170
Adjustments for Features-665-94000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,835$64,060$36,555$37,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,225$0$615
Total Invoice$51,475$59,210$33,018$33,633
Adjustments for Features-606-85600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,869$58,354$33,018$33,633
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,485$0$615

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelS-TypeS-TypeExplorerExplorer
Trim4.2REddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD changer, remote$200$200  
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats$300 $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,740$5,015$4,075$4,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$940$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-606-85600

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
ModelS-TypeExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.5 in113.7 in
Length193.1 in193.4 in
Width71.6 in73.7 in
Height57.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,761 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.4 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.1 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.183.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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