EurotaxClass’s forecasts class-leading residual values for Jaguar XF

EurotaxGlass’s is forecasting best-in-class residual values for the new Jaguar XF saloon car, which will reach its first UK customers in March 2008. The diesel-powered Jaguar XF 2.7S Luxury automatic, expected to be the most popular model in the XF range, is predicted to retain 50 per cent of its original list price (£33,900 on-the-road) after three years and 36,000 miles, compared to 48 per cent for the BMW 525d SE automatic, and 46 per cent for the Mercedes-Benz E280 CDI Avantgarde automatic.

“The bold, elegant design of the XF is sure to appeal to a much wider audience than the S-TYPE model it replaces,” comments Jason King, Head of Market Intelligence at EurotaxGlass’s. “Making a complete departure from what has gone before is, of course, a risk, but by embracing modernity Jaguar has produced a car that will be far more competitive within the large executive car segment.”

EurotaxGlass’s helps maximise XF’s future value

EurotaxGlass’s Market Intelligence Unit (EGMIU) was commissioned well in advance of the proposed launch of the XF to provide data and consultancy services to support Jaguar’s long-term residual value management strategy for the new saloon. The CarToMarket project for the XF encompassed residual value forecasting, benchmarking of forecasted values against those of the XF’s anticipated premium-brand rivals, as well as detailed analysis of Jaguar’s proposed strategies for pricing, distribution, sales and marketing.

The residual value forecasting element of the CarToMarket project evaluated all relevant characteristics of the new XF and its key rivals, including interior and exterior design, the introduction of new on-board technologies, and proposed items of standard and optional equipment. The input from EurotaxGlass’s will help maximise ongoing sales momentum for the new car post-launch, and ensure highly competitive whole life costs.

“Managing the XF’s total cost of ownership is critical to the success of the car over the longer term, particularly within the fleet market where large premium-brand vehicles currently draw a very significant proportion of their sales,” comments Jason King.

EurotaxGlass’s is Europe’s leading provider of data, solutions and business intelligence services for the automotive industry. The company is based in Freienbach, near Zurich, Switzerland and operates in 30 countries.