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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: $26,625

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $41,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,039

Kia Forte EX   
Difference: $36,862

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelXJXJForte
TrimXJ8XJREX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $63,835 $83,585 $19,390
Base Invoice $58,090 $76,063 $18,432
Satellite radio 450 450  
Navigation system 2,300    
Heated steering wheel 400    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 550    
Premium Package     2,700
UVO Package     900
Technology Package     2,400
Floor mats     115
Rear spoiler     295
Satellite radio 383 383  
Navigation system 1,955    
Heated steering wheel 340    
Cooled or ventilated front seats 468    
Premium Package     2,441
UVO Package     837
Technology Package     2,167
Floor mats     93
Rear spoiler     244
Options (change) 3,700 450 6,410
Options (change) 3,146 383 5,782
Destination 665 665 825
Total Price $68,200 $84,700 $26,625
Total Invoice $61,901 $77,111 $25,039

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Kia Forte

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Forte EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,398
Model Year200820082015
ModelXJXJForte
TrimXJ8XJREX
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$68,200$84,700$26,625
Adjustments for Features-2,715-3,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,485$81,285$26,625
Cost Above Minimum$0$15,800$0
Total Invoice$61,901$77,111$25,039
Adjustments for Features-2,464-3,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$59,437$74,002$25,039
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,565$0

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Features Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Kia Forte

Model Year200820082015
ModelXJXJForte
TrimXJ8XJREX
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
Heated steering wheel$100 $100
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Full-size spare tire$225  
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire $150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
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 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat  $150
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
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, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $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, 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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,215$6,915$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,715$3,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,464-3,1090

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Kia Forte

Model Year20082015
ModelXJForte
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.4 in106.3 in
Length200.4 in179.5 in
Width76.5 in70.1 in
Height57.0 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.2,960 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume16.4 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Forte EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Proximity key250No
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150Yes
Total Requested335092%
Total Not Requested2758%
UVO Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45HR17 tires400No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested675100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear air vents100Yes
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested152590%
Total Not Requested17510%

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