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Jaguar XJ vs. Kia Forte Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jaguar XJ vs. Kia Forte Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,400

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $43,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,035

Kia Forte SX   
Difference: $39,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelXJXJForte
TrimXJ8XJRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,835 $83,585 $19,100
Base Invoice $58,090 $76,063 $18,190
Satellite radio 450 450  
Navigation system 2,300    
Technology Package     1,800
Sunroof     750
Leather Package     1,000
Satellite radio 383 383  
Navigation system 1,955    
Technology Package     1,570
Sunroof     655
Leather Package     870
Options (change) 2,750 450 3,550
Options (change) 2,338 383 3,095
Destination 665 665 750
Total Price $67,250 $84,700 $23,400
Total Invoice $61,093 $77,111 $22,035

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,979
Model Year200820082012
ModelXJXJForte
TrimXJ8XJRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8400hp V8173hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4320, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/35-20215/45-17
Total Price$67,250$84,700$23,400
Adjustments for Features-4,490-5,5900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,760$79,110$23,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$16,350$0
Total Invoice$61,093$77,111$22,035
Adjustments for Features-4,079-5,0890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$57,014$72,022$22,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,008$0

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Features Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082012
ModelXJXJForte
TrimXJ8XJRSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500 
Air springs, auto-leveling$700$700 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,665$8,765$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,490$5,590$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,079-5,0890

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082012
ModelXJForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.4 in104.3 in
Length200.4 in178.3 in
Width76.5 in69.9 in
Height57.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.2,708 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte SX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80056%
Total Not Requested62544%
Leather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested125098%
Total Not Requested252%

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