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

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

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $34,855

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $30,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelS-TypeGolf / GTI
TrimRGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $64,335 $24,295
Base Invoice $58,545 $23,323
Satellite radio 450  
Autobahn Package   5,530
Satellite radio 383  
Autobahn Package   5,310
Options (change) 450 5,530
Options (change) 383 5,310
Destination 665 770
Total Price $65,450 $30,595
Total Invoice $59,593 $29,403

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $31,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,367
Model Year20082011
ModelS-TypeGolf / GTI
TrimRGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine400hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$65,450$30,595
Adjustments for Features-3,1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,350$30,595
Total Invoice$59,593$29,403
Adjustments for Features-2,8230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$56,770$29,403

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

Model Year20082011
ModelS-TypeGolf / GTI
TrimRGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$5,490$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8230

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See a complete comparison of Jaguar S-Type vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

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

Model Year20082011
ModelS-TypeGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase114.5 in101.5 in
Length193.1 in165.4 in
Width71.6 in70.3 in
Height57.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,761 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.1 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.146.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Jaguar S-Type vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested302575%
Total Not Requested102525%

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