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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: $87,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,517

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $81,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172018
ModelXJGolf / GTI
TrimXJRGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Base Price $121,000 $35,070
Base Invoice $113,740 $33,667
Adaptive cruise control 1,595  
Adaptive cruise control 1,499  
Options (change) 1,595 0
Options (change) 1,499 0
Destination 995 850
Total Price $123,590 $35,920
Total Invoice $116,234 $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: $78,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $72,754
Model Year20172018
ModelXJGolf / GTI
TrimXJRGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Engine550hp V8220hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)825, 17400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-20225/40-18
Total Price$123,590$35,920
Adjustments for Features-9,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$114,060$35,920
Total Invoice$116,234$34,517
Adjustments for Features-8,9630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$107,271$34,517

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Features Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172018
ModelXJGolf / GTI
TrimXJRGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start via app$75 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Crawl control$500 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$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
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust$250 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
Larger infotainment display $0
Media drive$15 
Mirrorlink support $0
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Road sign information$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$14,120$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,9630

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20172018
ModelXJGolf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Hatch
Wheelbase124.3 in103.8 in
Length206.9 in167.6 in
Width74.8 in70.8 in
Height57.5 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,914 lb.2,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom43.7 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 XJR

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested20018%
Total Not Requested90082%

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