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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $50,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $44,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112014
ModelXJXJXJGolf / GTI
TrimXJLXJL SuperchargedXJL SupersportGTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $79,700 $90,700 $113,200 $25,095
Base Invoice $73,324 $83,444 $104,144 $24,091
Driver's Edition       4,600
Driver's Edition       4,416
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,600
Options (change) 0 0 0 4,416
Destination 875 875 875 820
Total Price $80,575 $91,575 $114,075 $30,515
Total Invoice $74,199 $84,319 $105,019 $29,327

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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: $39,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,373
Model Year2011201120112014
ModelXJXJXJGolf / GTI
TrimXJLXJL SuperchargedXJL SupersportGTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine385hp V8470hp V8510hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 141200, 201200, 20?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-20245/40-20225/40-18
Total Price$80,575$91,575$114,075$30,515
Adjustments for Features-10,315-11,465-13,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$70,260$80,110$100,310$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,850$30,050$0
Total Invoice$74,199$84,319$105,019$29,327
Adjustments for Features-9,499-10,557-12,6720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$64,700$73,762$92,347$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,062$27,647$0

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Features Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2011201120112014
ModelXJXJXJGolf / GTI
TrimXJLXJL SuperchargedXJL SupersportGTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive$15$15$15 
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 
Compass   $0
Cornering lights $50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $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
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150$150$150 
Folding second row seats   $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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,730$14,880$17,180$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,315$11,465$13,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,499-10,557-12,6720

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112014
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

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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