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Jaguar XJ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jaguar XJ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $48,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $42,281

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020122012
ModelXJXJXJGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXJLXJL SuperchargedXJL SupersportGTIR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $78,650 $89,650 $114,150 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $71,572 $81,582 $103,877 $23,611 $33,207
Autobahn Package       6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,500
Autobahn Package       5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package         1,440
Options (change) 0 0 0 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 0 0 0 5,760 1,440
Destination 850 850 850 770 770
Total Price $79,500 $90,500 $115,000 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $72,422 $82,432 $104,727 $30,141 $35,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $37,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,021
Model Year20102010201020122012
ModelXJXJXJGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXJLXJL SuperchargedXJL SupersportGTIR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine385hp V8470hp V8510hp V8200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 141200, 201200, 20300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19255/35-20255/35-20225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$79,500$90,500$115,000$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-10,165-11,465-13,7650-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$69,335$79,035$101,235$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,700$31,900$0$3,545
Total Invoice$72,422$82,432$104,727$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-9,260-10,443-12,5350-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,162$71,989$92,192$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,827$29,030$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102010201020122012
ModelXJXJXJGolf / GTIGolf / GTI
TrimXJLXJL SuperchargedXJL SupersportGTIR
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
6-speed manual   $150$150
RWD$0$0$0  
FWD   $0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Power trunk closer$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125$125  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225$225  
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active seat belts $150$150  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50$50
Cargo cover   $75$75
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration   $100$100
Media drive$15$15$15  
SD Card slot   $25$25
Surround sound $250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Cornering lights $50$50  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150$150$150  
Folding second row seats   $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather headliner  $1000  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Massage, driver seat$100$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Metal pedals   $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100  
Total Value of Features$13,580$14,880$17,180$3,415$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,165$11,465$13,765$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,260-10,443-12,5350-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102012
ModelXJGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.3 in101.5 in
Length206.6 in165.4 in
Width74.6 in70.3 in
Height57.0 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,132 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.1 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.246.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested342585%
Total Not Requested62515%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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