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Jaguar S-Type vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jaguar S-Type vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,735

Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R   
Difference: $25,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelS-TypeGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimRR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $64,335 $39,785
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Satellite radio 450  
7-speed automated manual   1,100
Adaptive cruise control 1,870  
Satellite radio 383  
7-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,650 1,100
Options (change) 2,253 1,056
Destination 665 850
Total Price $67,650 $41,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $59,721
Model Year20082018
ModelS-TypeGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimRR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine400hp V8292hp I4
TransmissionA6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$67,650$41,735
Adjustments for Features0-3,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,650$38,135

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelS-TypeGolf / Rabbit / GTI
TrimRR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Backup collision intervention $150
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
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
Larger infotainment display $0
Mirrorlink support $0
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Total Value of Features$5,090$8,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-164

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI

Model Year20082018
ModelS-TypeGolf / Rabbit / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.5 in103.8 in
Length193.1 in167.6 in
Width71.6 in70.8 in
Height57.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight4,075 lb.3,373 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.1 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.153.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / Rabbit / GTI R

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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