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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: $35,920

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $51,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $45,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320132018
ModelXJXJXJXJGolf / GTI
TrimXJL PortfolioXJL SuperchargedXJL SupersportXJL UltimateGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $81,200 $92,600 $119,100 $155,000 $35,070
Base Invoice $74,704 $85,192 $109,572 $142,600 $33,667
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300      
Visibility Package 850        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,700 1,700      
Adaptive cruise control 1,955 1,955      
Visibility Package 723        
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,445 1,445      
Options (change) 4,850 4,000 0 0 0
Options (change) 4,123 3,400 0 0 0
Destination 895 895 895 895 850
Total Price $86,945 $97,495 $119,995 $155,895 $35,920
Total Invoice $79,722 $89,487 $110,467 $143,495 $34,517

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,148
Model Year20132013201320132018
ModelXJXJXJXJGolf / GTI
TrimXJL PortfolioXJL SuperchargedXJL SupersportXJL UltimateGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine385hp V8470hp V8510hp V8510hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)380, 14825, 20825, 20825, 20400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-20245/40-20245/40-20225/40-18
Total Price$86,945$97,495$119,995$155,895$35,920
Adjustments for Features-5,515-6,640-9,215-10,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$81,430$90,855$110,780$145,130$35,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,425$29,350$63,700$0
Total Invoice$79,722$89,487$110,467$143,495$34,517
Adjustments for Features-5,057-6,095-8,483-9,9090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$74,665$83,392$101,984$133,586$34,517
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,727$27,319$58,921$0

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Features Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132013201320132018
ModelXJXJXJXJGolf / GTI
TrimXJL PortfolioXJL SuperchargedXJL SupersportXJL UltimateGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350 
Remote app    $25
Remote start$150$150$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225 
Sunshades, second row$125$125$125$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed    $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear    $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0$0 
Secondary collision brake assist    $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based    $100
Vehicle health reports    $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment    $50
Cargo cover    $75
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Refrigerated storage compartment   $250 
Second-row high console   $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents    $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rear wiper    $175
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500$500 
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200$200 
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler    $200
Sunroof, large    $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support    $100
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support    $100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200 
iPad docks   $200 
iPads, two   $800 
Larger infotainment display    $0
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Mirrorlink support    $0
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound $250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar    $200
Traffic + travel information    $25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass    $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Fog lights    $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250$250 
LED headlights    $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Foldaway tray tables, second row $150$150  
Folding second row seats    $300
Footrests, second row  $25$25 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Leather headliner  $1000$1000 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $50
Massage, driver seat  $100$100 
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100 
Massage, second row seats  $150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75$75 
Pop-up tray table, second row, power   $200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats  $225$225 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, second row seats  $150$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,005$12,130$14,705$16,255$5,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,515$6,640$9,215$10,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,057-6,095-8,483-9,9090

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132018
ModelXJGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.3 in103.8 in
Length206.6 in167.6 in
Width74.6 in70.8 in
Height57.0 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,898 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom44.1 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.2 ft317.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
15.253.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Jaguar XJ XJL Portfolio

Visibility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%

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