Jaguar XJ Jaguar XJ 2008 BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2012

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Jaguar XJ vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jaguar XJ vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,970

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $37,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,180

BMW 3-Series 328i   
Difference: $33,079

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelXJ3-Series3-Series
TrimXJR328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $83,585 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $76,063 $32,290 $39,190
Warm Climate Package 1,350    
Satellite radio 450    
Premium Package   3,600 1,900
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750
Technology Package   2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights   900  
Sunshade, rear, power   575 575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Adaptive dampers - electrical   900 900
Sport Line   2,500 1,700
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Warm Climate Package 1,148    
Satellite radio 383    
Premium Package   3,275 1,730
Obstacle detection, rear   685 685
Technology Package   2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights   820  
Sunshade, rear, power   525 525
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Adaptive dampers - electrical   820 820
Sport Line   2,275 1,545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Options (change) 1,800 13,175 9,775
Options (change) 1,531 11,995 8,900
Destination 665 895 895
Total Price $86,050 $48,970 $53,070
Total Invoice $78,259 $45,180 $48,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: BMW 3-Series 328i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,242
Model Year200820122012
ModelXJ3-Series3-Series
TrimXJR328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionA6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$86,050$48,970$53,070
Adjustments for Features-2,02000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,030$48,970$53,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100
Total Invoice$78,259$45,180$48,985
Adjustments for Features-1,83700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$76,422$45,180$48,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,805

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Features Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year200820122012
ModelXJ3-Series3-Series
TrimXJR328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
HD radio $50$50
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Air springs, auto-leveling$700  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$5,475$3,455$3,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,020$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,83700

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082012
ModelXJ3-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.4 in110.6 in
Length200.4 in182.5 in
Width76.5 in71.3 in
Height57.0 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,958 lb.3,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jaguar XJ XJR

Warm Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear air vents with automatic controls150No
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Rear dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested12531%
Total Not Requested27569%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested345091%
Total Not Requested3509%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunshade, rear, power
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225Yes
Sunshades, second row125Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested45039%
Total Not Requested70061%

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