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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: $54,935

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $13,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $52,507

Ford Explorer Platinum   
Difference: $9,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelS-TypeExplorer
TrimRPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $64,335 $53,940
Base Invoice $58,545 $51,512
Luxury Package 3,000  
Satellite radio 450  
Luxury Package 2,550  
Satellite radio 383  
Options (change) 3,450 0
Options (change) 2,933 0
Destination 665 995
Total Price $68,450 $54,935
Total Invoice $62,143 $52,507

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,805
Model Year20082018
ModelS-TypeExplorer
TrimRPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/50-20
Total Price$68,450$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-11,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,450$43,250
Total Invoice$62,143$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-11,169
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,143$41,338

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelS-TypeExplorer
TrimRPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
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
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,825$16,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,685
Value of Feature Adjustments0-11,169

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelS-TypeExplorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase114.5 in112.6 in
Length193.1 in198.3 in
Width71.6 in78.9 in
Height57.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,761 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.4 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.1 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.143.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.181.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jaguar S-Type R

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested80078%
Total Not Requested22522%

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