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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: $36,780

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $15,470

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,832

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelS-TypeS-TypeS-TypeExplorerExplorer
Trim3.04.2REddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,335 $55,835 $64,335 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $43,985 $50,810 $58,545 $29,319 $32,901
Navigation system 2,800     2,505 1,995
Satellite radio 450 450 450    
Convenience Package       995  
Sunroof       850 850
Navigation system 2,380     2,129 1,696
Satellite radio 383 383 383    
Convenience Package       846  
Sunroof       723 723
Options (change) 3,250 450 450 4,350 2,845
Options (change) 2,763 383 383 3,698 2,419
Destination 665 665 665 815 815
Total Price $52,250 $56,950 $65,450 $36,780 $39,210
Total Invoice $47,413 $51,858 $59,593 $33,832 $36,135

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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: $16,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,101
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelS-TypeS-TypeS-TypeExplorerExplorer
Trim3.04.2REddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp V6300hp V8400hp V8210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionA6A6A6A5A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4320, 12320, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18245/35-19245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$52,250$56,950$65,450$36,780$39,210
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-1,350-565-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,250$55,875$64,100$36,215$36,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,625$11,850$0$680
Total Invoice$47,413$51,858$59,593$33,832$36,135
Adjustments for Features0-979-1,229-520-2,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,413$50,879$58,364$33,312$34,002
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,466$10,951$0$690

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelS-TypeS-TypeS-TypeExplorerExplorer
Trim3.04.2REddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225   
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
CD changer, remote $200$200  
DVD-compatible player   $0$0
Media drive   $15$15
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats    $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,940$5,015$5,290$4,505$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$1,350$565$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-979-1,229-520-2,133

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested1325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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