I just found one of the Jag leases. It was for a 2015 Jaguar XF 2.0T Premium, MSRP from $50,175. "The Jaguar XF 2.0T Premium fuses contemporary sports car styling with the refined performance and comfort of a luxury sedan".
LEASE FOR $449.00/MONTH
FOR 36 MONTHS*
$4,355 CASH DUE AT SIGNING.
And the associated fine print:
"2015 Jaguar XF 2.0T Premium, 36 month lease,
$4,355 due at signing includes $3,111 down, $0 security deposit, $795 acquisition fee and first month's payment, excludes retailer fees, taxes, title and registration fees. Actual rates and payments of closed-end lease may vary. Take new retail delivery from dealer stock by 6/30/15. Lessee responsible for insurance, maintenance, excess wear and excess mileage over 30,000 miles at $0.30/mile. Based on MSRP of $51,170 (includes destination and delivery) with a residual value of $30,190 as of 5/1/15. For well qualified lessees as determined by approved lender. All amounts shown are estimates, retailer sets actual amounts. Residency restrictions apply. Lessee has option to purchase vehicle at lease end at price negotiated with retailer and approved lender at signing. Termination fee may apply."
However, you get into the nicer trim levels, and an XF's base MSRP can go from $51K to $84K. And I'm sure even there, there are some stand-alone options.
My guess is the base Jaguar XF is essentially a modern day Ford Granada. It might look expensive and ritzy at first. But once you experience a little seat time in it you'd wish you had gotten a real luxury car, rather than a Maverick trying to pass off as one!
Oh, and yeah, the $84,000 Jaguar was about $1199 per month.