Is the 2020 Jaguar XE a good car?
No.
3 of 6checks
- Family car: 1 of 4. Rear legroom 35.0 in. Class median 36.5 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Height 55.7 in. Class middle half 56.5 to 58.1 in.
- Good buy: 2 rivals beat it on all four.
- Not enough data: off-road.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 1 of 4 parts |
| First car | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $99 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | Not enough data | N/A |
| Worth the money | Yes | 5% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 2 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the XE a good family car?
No. Passes 1 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 35.0 in | Median 36.5 in | 98 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.0 in | Median 37.4 in | 98 | No |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.1 cu ft | Median 15.1 cu ft | 92 | No |
Is the XE a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,900 | Median $36,750 | 103 | No |
| Horsepower | 247 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 105 | Yes |
| Length | 184.2 in | Median 192.3 in | 100 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 36.8 ft | Median 37.3 ft | 96 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 103 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the XE a good commuter car?
Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 103 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 34 mpg, top 30% of 101
Is the XE a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 55.7 in tall | 56.5 to 58.1 in tall | 100 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.0 in | Median 38.7 in | 97 | No |
| Turning circle | 36.8 ft | Median 37.3 ft | 96 | Yes |
Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.
Is the XE a good off-road vehicle?
Not enough data.
Is the XE worth the money?
Yes. Priced 5% below cars like it.
- Price, P250 S RWD
- $39,900
- Predicted price
- $41,882
- Gap
- -$1,982 (-5%)
- Model error
- 16% median, 291 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the XE a good buy?
No. 2 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XE S RWD | $39,900 | 11.4 cents | 14.1 cu ft | 247 hp |
| Nissan Altima VC-T SR FWD | $29,750 | 11.0 cents | 15.4 cu ft | 248 hp |
| Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD | $35,000 | 4.4 cents | 15.0 cu ft | 271 hp |
Compared with 572 trims of other makes, sedans, 2020.
What this cannot tell you
No safety, reliability or insurance data.
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