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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: $44,440

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $23,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,182

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $20,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelS-TypeExplorerExplorer
TrimRLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $64,335 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $58,545 $35,622 $40,191
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 1,150 1,150
Satellite radio 450    
Package 301A   2,600  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Package 401A     4,300
Adaptive cruise control 1,870 1,004 1,004
Satellite radio 383    
Package 301A   2,269  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392 1,392
Package 401A     3,752
Options (change) 2,650 5,345 7,045
Options (change) 2,253 4,665 6,148
Destination 665 895 895
Total Price $67,650 $44,440 $51,040
Total Invoice $61,463 $41,182 $47,234

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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: $27,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,108
Model Year200820152015
ModelS-TypeExplorerExplorer
TrimRLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$67,650$44,440$51,040
Adjustments for Features0-4,130-6,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,650$40,310$44,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$61,463$41,182$47,234
Adjustments for Features0-3,827-5,858
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,463$37,355$41,376
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,021

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820152015
ModelS-TypeExplorerExplorer
TrimRLimitedSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, remote$200  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$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$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$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$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,315$9,445$11,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,130$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,827-5,858

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082015
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.4,535 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

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested92544%
Total Not Requested120056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125Yes
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested135043%
Total Not Requested180057%

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