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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $28,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $23,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelS-TypeGolf / GTI
TrimRR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $64,335 $34,795
Base Invoice $58,545 $33,403
Satellite radio 450  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,720
Satellite radio 383  
Sunroof and Navigation Package   1,651
Options (change) 450 1,720
Options (change) 383 1,651
Destination 665 795
Total Price $65,450 $37,310
Total Invoice $59,593 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,583
Model Year20082013
ModelS-TypeGolf / GTI
TrimRR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine400hp V8256hp I4
TransmissionA6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19225/40-18
Total Price$65,450$37,310
Adjustments for Features-1,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,175$37,310
Total Invoice$59,593$35,849
Adjustments for Features-1,1610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,432$35,849

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

Model Year20082013
ModelS-TypeGolf / GTI
TrimRR
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
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 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
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 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
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$5,140$3,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1610

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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 Year20082013
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 Weight4,075 lb.3,326 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 R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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