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Is the 2021 Jaguar XF a good car?

No.

2 of 7checks

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

XF +7%-41%+103%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 71 sedans (2021). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2021 Jaguar XF
CheckResultNumber
Family carYes3 of 4 parts
First carNo2 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$99 vs $107 a month
SeniorsNo1 of 3 parts
Off-roadNo5.3 in, top 100%
Worth the moneyNo7% above predicted
Good buyNo1 beat it on all four

Is the XF a good family car?

Yes. Passes 3 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2021 Jaguar XF
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats5 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom37.7 inMedian 35.9 in80Yes
Rear headroom38.2 inMedian 37.3 in80Yes
Cargo behind the last row10.5 cu ftMedian 14.7 cu ft74No

Is the XF a good first car?

No. Passes 2 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2021 Jaguar XF
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$43,995Median $38,95083No
Horsepower246 hp147 hp to 335 hp86Yes
Length195.0 inMedian 192.9 in81No
Turning circle38.2 ftMedian 37.9 ft82No
Fuel cost per mile11.4 centsMedian 12.3 cents81Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the XF a good commuter car?

Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $107.

Miles a month
867
This car
$99
Median of 81 sedans
$107
Highway mpg
33 mpg, top 40% of 79

Is the XF a good car for seniors?

No. Passes 1 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2021 Jaguar XF
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height5.3 in clearance, 57.4 in tall5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.4 to 57.9 in tall59Yes
Front headroom37.5 inMedian 38.6 in79No
Turning circle38.2 ftMedian 37.9 ft82No

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the XF a good off-road vehicle?

No. 5.3 in clearance. Top 100% of 132 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
P300 R-Dynamic SE AWD, 5.3 in
Cohort
132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the XF worth the money?

No. Priced 7% above cars like it.

Price, P250 S RWD
$43,995
Predicted price
$41,016
Gap
+$2,979 (+7%)
Model error
14% median, 277 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the XF a good buy?

No. 1 rival costs less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.

Rivals that cost less and beat the XF on all four
CarPriceFuel cost per mileMax cargoPower
XF P250 S RWD$43,99511.4 cents10.5 cu ft246 hp
BMW 3 Series 330i RWD$41,25010.7 cents13.0 cu ft255 hp

Compared with 495 trims of other makes, sedans, 2021.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

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