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Subaru Forester vs. Jaguar XJ Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Jaguar XJ Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $39,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $35,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterXJXJXJ
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXJ8LVanden PlasSuper V8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $67,335 $76,085 $94,085
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $61,275 $69,238 $85,618
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Rear spoiler 353 353      
Satellite radio 445 445   450 450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Universal garage door opener   87      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Rear spoiler 230 230      
Satellite radio 334 334   383 383
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Universal garage door opener   56      
Options (change) 840 1,068 0 450 450
Options (change) 592 739 0 383 383
Destination 645 645 665 665 665
Total Price $28,180 $29,608 $68,000 $77,200 $95,200
Total Invoice $26,167 $27,500 $61,940 $70,286 $86,666

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jaguar XJ

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $36,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,206
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterXJXJXJ
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXJ8LVanden PlasSuper V8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine173hp H4224hp H4300hp V8300hp V8400hp V8
TransmissionA4M5A6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7140, 4320, 12320, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/50-18255/40-19255/35-20
Total Price$28,180$29,608$68,000$77,200$95,200
Adjustments for Features-6400-3,470-5,245-8,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,540$29,608$64,530$71,955$87,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$7,425$22,650
Total Invoice$26,167$27,500$61,940$70,286$86,666
Adjustments for Features-5940-3,161-4,775-7,301
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,573$27,500$58,779$65,511$79,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,927$0$6,732$20,586

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jaguar XJ

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelForesterForesterXJXJXJ
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedXJ8LVanden PlasSuper V8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
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 steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Forward collision warning    $200
Full-size spare tire$225$225$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Temporary spare tire    $150
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo mat$40    
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
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   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200$200
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input$50$50   
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens    $1200
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system   $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 $200$200
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$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
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
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   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Memory system, second row seats    $150
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 recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, second row seats    $150
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Air springs, auto-leveling  $700$700$700
Total Value of Features$6,635$5,995$9,465$11,240$14,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$640$0$3,470$5,245$8,020
Value of Feature Adjustments-5940-3,161-4,775-7,301

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Jaguar XJ

Model Year20082008
ModelForesterXJ
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase99.4 in124.4 in
Length176.6 in205.3 in
Width68.3 in76.5 in
Height65.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,780 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in58.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft316.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft316.4 ft3

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