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Jaguar S-Type vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jaguar S-Type vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $68,450

Jaguar S-Type R   
Difference: $94,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $62,143

Jaguar S-Type R   
Difference: $89,667

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelS-TypeS-Class
TrimRS600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $64,335 $159,500
Base Invoice $58,545 $148,335
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 665 875
Gas Tax 0 2,600
Total Price $68,450 $162,975
Total Invoice $62,143 $151,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jaguar S-Type R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $77,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $73,501
Model Year20082012
ModelS-TypeS-Class
TrimRS600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine400hp V8510hp V12
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG12/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 121200, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19255/45-19
Total Price$68,450$162,975
Adjustments for Features0-17,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,450$145,620
Total Invoice$62,143$151,810
Adjustments for Features0-16,166
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,143$135,644

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20082012
ModelS-TypeS-Class
TrimRS600
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Parking guidance system - passive $250
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Blind spot collision prevention $150
Blind spot warning system $200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention $150
Lane departure warning $200
Night vision $1750
Pedestrian detection, night $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo net $40
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125
Residual heat $50
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens $1200
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Digital instruments $0
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Automatic seat bolsters, driver $300
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger $300
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200
Door sill trim plates$100 
Heated second row seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Massage, second row seats $150
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Memory system, second row seats $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats $225
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, second row seats $150
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power seatback bolsters, second row seats $150
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats $150
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede headliner $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Adaptive hydraulic struts, auto-leveling and ht. adjustable $4000
Crosswind stabilization $50
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,300$21,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$17,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-16,166

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Mercedes-Benz S-Class

Model Year20082012
ModelS-TypeS-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase114.5 in124.6 in
Length193.1 in206.5 in
Width71.6 in73.7 in
Height57.0 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,075 lb.4,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in59.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in58.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in59.4 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in42.3 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft316.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jaguar S-Type R

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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