Jaguar X-Type Jaguar X-Type 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2012

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

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Jaguar X-Type vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,395

Jaguar X-Type 3.0   
Difference: $3,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,540

Jaguar X-Type 3.0   
Difference: $4,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201220122012201220122012
ModelX-TypeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,060 $34,800 $35,220 $38,020 $38,430 $40,575 $58,930
Base Invoice $31,905 $32,364 $32,755 $35,359 $35,740 $37,735 $54,805
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 720 720 720 720 720 720
Bluetooth cell phone link 500            
Satellite radio 450            
Heated front seats 500            
Obstacle detection, rear 325 970   970   970 970
Navigation system 2,300            
Multimedia Package   2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790 2,790
Leather Package   1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750  
Premium 1 Package   2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500    
Wood trim   325   325   0 0
AMG Leather Package             3,090
Metallic paint (extra cost) 506 669 669 669 669 669 669
Bluetooth cell phone link 425            
Satellite radio 383            
Heated front seats 425            
Obstacle detection, rear 276 902   902   902 902
Navigation system 1,955            
Multimedia Package   2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595 2,595
Leather Package   1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628 1,628  
Premium 1 Package   2,325 2,325 2,325 2,325    
Wood trim   302   302   0 0
AMG Leather Package             2,874
Options (change) 4,670 9,055 7,760 9,055 7,760 6,230 7,570
Options (change) 3,970 8,421 7,217 8,421 7,217 5,794 7,040
Destination 665 875 875 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,700
Total Price $40,395 $44,730 $43,855 $47,950 $47,065 $47,680 $69,075
Total Invoice $36,540 $41,660 $40,847 $44,655 $43,832 $44,404 $64,420

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Jaguar X-Type 3.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,837
Model Year2008201220122012201220122012
ModelX-TypeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp V6201hp I4201hp I4228hp V6228hp V6302hp V6451hp V8
TransmissionA5T7T7T7T7T7T7
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12450, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17235/40-18
Total Price$40,395$44,730$43,855$47,950$47,065$47,680$69,075
Adjustments for Features0-1,230-505-2,930-2,205-1,430-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,395$43,500$43,350$45,020$44,860$46,250$67,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$150$0$1,670$1,510$2,900$23,795
Total Invoice$36,540$41,660$40,847$44,655$43,832$44,404$64,420
Adjustments for Features0-1,146-470-2,729-2,054-1,332-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,540$40,514$40,377$41,926$41,778$43,072$62,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$137$0$1,549$1,401$2,695$22,243

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Features Comparison: Jaguar X-Type vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year2008201220122012201220122012
ModelX-TypeC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-ClassC-Class
Trim3.0C250 SportC250 LuxuryC300 SportC300 LuxuryC350 SportC63 AMG
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900      
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1200$1200$1200$1200$1200$1200
AWD$1700  $1700$1700  
RWD $0$0  $0$0
Accessories 
Parking guidance system - passive $250 $250 $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, front $150 $150 $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250 $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0 $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325$325$325$325
CD player$125      
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Chronometer      $100
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125      
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Metal pedals $75 $75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100      
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50$50$50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100$100$100$100
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100
Total Value of Features$3,625$4,855$4,130$6,555$5,830$5,055$5,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,230$505$2,930$2,205$1,430$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,146-470-2,729-2,054-1,332-1,800

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar X-Type vs. Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Model Year20082012
ModelX-TypeC-Class
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in108.7 in
Length184.0 in180.7 in
Width70.4 in69.7 in
Height54.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in37.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested56548%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested56548%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested56548%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C300 Luxury

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested56548%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%
Premium 1 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
iPod integration100No
Harman/Kardon, 450W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C350 Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested56548%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mercedes-Benz C-Class C63 AMG

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Parking guidance system - passive250No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested56548%
AMG Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%

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