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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: $29,575

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $41,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,460

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $36,818

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelXJXJXJForesterForester
TrimXJ8LVanden PlasSuper V82.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $67,335 $76,085 $94,085 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $61,275 $69,238 $85,618 $24,330 $26,409
Satellite radio 450 450 450 453 453
Navigation system 2,300     1,800 1,800
Universal garage door opener       82 82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183
Rear spoiler       367  
Satellite radio 383 383 383 340 340
Navigation system 1,955     1,647 1,650
Universal garage door opener       54 54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119
Rear spoiler       275  
Options (change) 2,750 450 450 2,885 2,518
Options (change) 2,338 383 383 2,435 2,163
Destination 665 665 665 695 695
Total Price $70,750 $77,200 $95,200 $29,575 $31,408
Total Invoice $64,278 $70,286 $86,666 $27,460 $29,267

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,087
Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelXJXJXJForesterForester
TrimXJ8LVanden PlasSuper V82.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V8300hp V8400hp V8170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionA6A6A6T4T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 4320, 12320, 12140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/40-19255/35-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$70,750$77,200$95,200$29,575$31,408
Adjustments for Features-1,905-2,880-5,6550-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,845$74,320$89,545$29,575$31,173
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,475$20,700$0$1,598
Total Invoice$64,278$70,286$86,666$27,460$29,267
Adjustments for Features-1,731-2,622-5,1480-219
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$62,547$67,664$81,518$27,460$29,048
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,117$18,971$0$1,588

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Features Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820092009
ModelXJXJXJForesterForester
TrimXJ8LVanden PlasSuper V82.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 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 manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning  $200  
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40 
Roof rails   $250$250
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
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Surround sound   $250$250
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
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  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
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  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
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$150
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, second row seats  $150  
Metal pedals    $75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Air springs, auto-leveling$700$700$700  
Total Value of Features$8,190$9,165$11,940$6,285$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$2,880$5,655$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,731-2,622-5,1480-219

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelXJForester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase124.4 in103.0 in
Length205.3 in179.5 in
Width76.5 in70.1 in
Height57.3 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,780 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom39.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.468.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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