Jaguar S-Type Jaguar S-Type 2008 Ford Explorer Ford Explorer 2011

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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: $44,260

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $23,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,792

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $20,671

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelS-TypeExplorer
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $64,335 $37,535
Base Invoice $58,545 $34,952
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Satellite radio 450  
Package 302A   4,305
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Adaptive cruise control 1,870  
Satellite radio 383  
Package 302A   3,659
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 2,650 5,900
Options (change) 2,253 5,015
Destination 665 825
Total Price $67,650 $44,260
Total Invoice $61,463 $40,792

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,307
Model Year20082011
ModelS-TypeExplorer
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$67,650$44,260
Adjustments for Features0-5,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,650$39,230
Total Invoice$61,463$40,792
Adjustments for Features0-4,636
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,463$36,156

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelS-TypeExplorer
TrimRLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,540$9,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,636

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelS-TypeExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.5 in112.6 in
Length193.1 in197.1 in
Width71.6 in78.9 in
Height57.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,761 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.143.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.180.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested207552%
Total Not Requested190048%

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