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

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,500

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $4,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,225

Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI   
Difference: $3,360

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelX-TypeA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.0A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,060 $31,950 $43,650
Base Invoice $31,905 $29,714 $40,596
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 575 575
Heated front seats 500    
Satellite radio 450    
Bluetooth cell phone link 500    
Obstacle detection, rear 325    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 506 536 536
Heated front seats 425    
Satellite radio 383    
Bluetooth cell phone link 425    
Obstacle detection, rear 276    
Options (change) 2,370 575 575
Options (change) 2,015 536 536
Destination 665 975 975
Total Price $38,095 $33,500 $45,200
Total Invoice $34,585 $31,225 $42,107

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,384
Model Year200820182018
ModelX-TypeA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.0A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp V6186hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionA5S7S7
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,095$33,500$45,200
Adjustments for Features-1,0750-5,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,020$33,500$39,600
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,100
Total Invoice$34,585$31,225$42,107
Adjustments for Features-9760-5,217
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,609$31,225$36,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,665

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

Model Year200820182018
ModelX-TypeA3 / S3 / RS3A3 / S3 / RS3
Trim3.0A3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
7-speed automated manual $1200$1200
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SD Card slot $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Leather door panel trim$250  
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, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 $100
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,675$4,600$10,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,075$0$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-9760-5,217

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

Model Year20082018
ModelX-TypeA3 / S3 / RS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in103.8 in
Length184.0 in175.4 in
Width70.4 in70.7 in
Height54.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,517 lb.3,198 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.3 ft3

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