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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: $30,679

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $40,071

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,486

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $35,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelXJXJXJForesterForester
TrimXJ8LVanden PlasSuper V82.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $67,335 $76,085 $94,085 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $61,275 $69,238 $85,618 $26,094 $27,992
Satellite radio 450 450 450    
Navigation system 2,300     1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener       93 93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185
Obstacle detection, rear       363 363
Rear spoiler       368  
Satellite radio 383 383 383    
Navigation system 1,955     888 888
Universal garage door opener       61 61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120
Obstacle detection, rear       272 272
Rear spoiler       276  
Options (change) 2,750 450 450 2,009 1,641
Options (change) 2,338 383 383 1,617 1,341
Destination 665 665 665 775 775
Total Price $70,750 $77,200 $95,200 $30,679 $32,311
Total Invoice $64,278 $70,286 $86,666 $28,486 $30,108

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $39,541
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,310
Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelXJXJXJForesterForester
TrimXJ8LVanden PlasSuper V82.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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, 12?, 7?, 7
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$30,679$32,311
Adjustments for Features-530-1,505-4,2800-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,220$75,695$90,920$30,679$32,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,475$20,700$0$1,457
Total Invoice$64,278$70,286$86,666$28,486$30,108
Adjustments for Features-482-1,370-3,8960-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,796$68,916$82,770$28,486$29,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,120$18,974$0$1,459

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Features Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082008200820122012
ModelXJXJXJForesterForester
TrimXJ8LVanden PlasSuper V82.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
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/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$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  
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
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 audio streaming   $25$25
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200  
HD radio   $50$50
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
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  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
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 height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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 release, second row seats   $50$50
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$7,190$8,165$10,940$6,660$6,835
Value of Feature Adjustments$530$1,505$4,280$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-482-1,370-3,8960-163

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
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 Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

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