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Jaguar S-Type vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jaguar S-Type vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $61,050

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $6,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $56,847

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3   
Difference: $4,616

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelS-TypeA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $64,335 $54,900
Base Invoice $58,545 $51,058
Adaptive cruise control 2,200  
Satellite radio 450  
Driver Assistance Package   1,400
Technology Package   3,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
Adaptive cruise control 1,870  
Satellite radio 383  
Driver Assistance Package   1,302
Technology Package   2,976
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
Options (change) 2,650 5,175
Options (change) 2,253 4,814
Destination 665 975
Total Price $67,650 $61,050
Total Invoice $61,463 $56,847

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,776
Model Year20082018
ModelS-TypeA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine400hp V8400hp I5
TransmissionA6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)320, 12705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$67,650$61,050
Adjustments for Features0-6,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$67,650$54,435
Total Invoice$61,463$56,847
Adjustments for Features0-6,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,463$50,687

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Features Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082018
ModelS-TypeA3 / S3 / RS3
TrimRRS 3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede door panel trim $250
Synthetic suede steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,965$12,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,160

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar S-Type vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3

Model Year20082018
ModelS-TypeA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.5 in103.8 in
Length193.1 in175.4 in
Width71.6 in70.7 in
Height57.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,075 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.1 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 RS 3

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1300100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Performance meter150No
Surround sound250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Handwriting recognition200No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Total Requested70030%
Total Not Requested166570%

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