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Jaguar XJ vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jaguar XJ vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $39,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $35,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelXJXJXJForesterForester
TrimXJ8LVanden PlasSuper V82.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $67,335 $76,085 $94,085 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $61,275 $69,238 $85,618 $24,930 $26,116
Satellite radio   450 450 445 445
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Rear spoiler       353 353
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Universal garage door opener         87
Satellite radio   383 383 334 334
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Rear spoiler       230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Universal garage door opener         56
Options (change) 0 450 450 840 1,068
Options (change) 0 383 383 592 739
Destination 665 665 665 645 645
Total Price $68,000 $77,200 $95,200 $28,180 $29,608
Total Invoice $61,940 $70,286 $86,666 $26,167 $27,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,206
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelXJXJXJForesterForester
TrimXJ8LVanden PlasSuper V82.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8300hp V8400hp V8173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A6A4M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4320, 12320, 12120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19255/35-20215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$68,000$77,200$95,200$28,180$29,608
Adjustments for Features-3,470-5,245-8,020-6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$64,530$71,955$87,180$27,540$29,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,425$22,650$0$2,068
Total Invoice$61,940$70,286$86,666$26,167$27,500
Adjustments for Features-3,161-4,775-7,301-5940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,779$65,511$79,365$25,573$27,500
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,732$20,586$0$1,927

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Features Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelXJXJXJForesterForester
TrimXJ8LVanden PlasSuper V82.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0$0$0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225  
Sunshades, second row  $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225 $225$225
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire  $150  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40 
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Hood scoop    $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Navigation system $600$600  
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150$150  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, second row seats  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats  $75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, second row seats  $150  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Air springs, auto-leveling$700$700$700  
Total Value of Features$9,465$11,240$14,015$6,635$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,470$5,245$8,020$640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,161-4,775-7,301-5940

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008
ModelXJForester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.4 in99.4 in
Length205.3 in176.6 in
Width76.5 in68.3 in
Height57.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.457.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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