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Jaguar XJ vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jaguar XJ vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,770

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $48,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,970

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $43,696

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelXJExplorer
TrimSuper V8Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $94,085 $37,855
Base Invoice $85,618 $35,268
Satellite radio 450  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,995
Satellite radio 383  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,696
Options (change) 450 8,090
Options (change) 383 6,877
Destination 665 825
Total Price $95,200 $46,770
Total Invoice $86,666 $42,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $50,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,745
Model Year20082012
ModelXJExplorer
TrimSuper V8Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine400hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionA6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-20255/50-20
Total Price$95,200$46,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$95,200$44,540
Total Invoice$86,666$42,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,049
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$86,666$40,921

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Features Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelXJExplorer
TrimSuper V8Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, second row seats$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats$225 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air springs, auto-leveling$700 
Total Value of Features$7,565$9,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,049

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelXJExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.4 in112.6 in
Length205.3 in197.1 in
Width76.5 in78.9 in
Height57.3 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
16.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.480.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Total Requested230055%
Total Not Requested187545%

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