2009 Jaguar XF Starts at $49,200

Jaguar’s latest sedan, the XF, will start at $49,200 for the base, Luxury trim. Stepping up to Premium Luxury costs $55,200, while the 420-hp XF Supercharged runs $62,200. All prices exclude a $775 destination charge.

Standard features include power seats and a power-adjusting steering wheel, a moonroof, leather upholstery and a 320-watt stereo. The Premium Luxury adds a navigation system, heated seats and more, while the Supercharged caps the lineup with 20-inch wheels, higher-grade leather and a Bowers & Wilkins stereo. Naturally, most of the higher-end features are optional in lower trims.

Fifty large might seem like a hefty price for a midsize luxury car, especially when competitors like the BMW 5 Series and Infiniti M start at thousands less. But the XF comes standard with a V-8 engine; others have V-6s. Are the Jag cachet and engine worth the cost? Sound off below.

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