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Jaguar XJ vs. Audi A3 / S3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Jaguar XJ vs. Audi A3 / S3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,190

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $34,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,300

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $31,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015201520152015
ModelXJXJXJA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimXJXJ SuperchargedXJ SupersportA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,700 $88,600 $111,200 $29,900 $32,600 $33,200 $41,100
Base Invoice $67,804 $81,512 $102,304 $27,808 $30,318 $30,876 $38,224
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,300        
Premium Plus Package       2,550 2,550 2,550  
Advanced Technology Package       1,400 1,400 1,400 1,400
Prestige Package       5,900 5,900 5,900 5,900
Sport Package       800 800 800  
Metal pedals       195 195 195  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550 550 550
235/35YR19             1,500
Adaptive cruise control 1,955 1,955 1,955        
Premium Plus Package       2,371 2,371 2,371  
Advanced Technology Package       1,302 1,302 1,302 1,302
Prestige Package       5,488 5,488 5,488 5,488
Sport Package       744 744 744  
Metal pedals       181 181 181  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       511 511 511 511
235/35YR19             1,397
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 2,300 11,395 11,395 11,395 9,350
Options (change) 1,955 1,955 1,955 10,597 10,597 10,597 8,698
Destination 875 875 875 895 895 895 895
Total Price $76,875 $91,775 $114,375 $42,190 $44,890 $45,490 $51,345
Total Invoice $70,634 $84,342 $105,134 $39,300 $41,810 $42,368 $47,817

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Audi A3 / S3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,483
Model Year2012201220122015201520152015
ModelXJXJXJA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimXJXJ SuperchargedXJ SupersportA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine385hp V8385hp V8510hp V8170hp I4150hp I4 D220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S6S6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 141200, 201200, 20705, 14705, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-20245/40-20225/40-18225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$76,875$91,775$114,375$42,190$44,890$45,490$51,345
Adjustments for Features-2,015-5,065-6,79000-1,700-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,860$86,710$107,585$42,190$44,890$43,790$48,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,850$32,725$0$2,700$1,600$6,080
Total Invoice$70,634$84,342$105,134$39,300$41,810$42,368$47,817
Adjustments for Features-1,851-4,655-6,24100-1,583-2,864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,783$79,687$98,893$39,300$41,810$40,785$44,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,904$30,110$0$2,510$1,485$5,653

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Features Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year2012201220122015201520152015
ModelXJXJXJA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimXJXJ SuperchargedXJ SupersportA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TDIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100    
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0    
FWD   $0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100    
Power trunk closer$350$350$350    
Remote start$150$150$150    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350    
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents$100  $100$100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250    
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable      $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Body kit   $0$0$0$0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200    
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200    
Rear spoiler      $200
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $0$0$0$0
Aux input$50$50$50    
CD player$125$125$125    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200    
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150$150
iPod integration   $100$100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15    
SD Card slot   $25$25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25    
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200    
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75    
Boost gauge      $75
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Headlight washers$50$50$50    
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250    
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25    
Steering-linked headlights $150$150    
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100$100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300    
Cooled or ventilated second row seats $200$200    
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200    
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200    
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250    
Leather headliner  $1000    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50
Massage, driver seat $100$100    
Massage, passenger seat $100$100    
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200    
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150    
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50    
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50    
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100      
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100    
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100    
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100    
Synthetic suede headliner $650     
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000$1000$1000    
Wood trim$300$300$300    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500   $500
Rear air springs, auto-leveling$350$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Launch control      $100
Total Value of Features$9,080$12,130$13,855$7,065$7,065$8,765$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$5,065$6,790$0$0$1,700$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,851-4,655-6,24100-1,583-2,864

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122015
ModelXJA3 / S3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.4 in103.8 in
Length201.7 in175.4 in
Width74.6 in70.7 in
Height57.0 in55.7 in
Curb Weight4,046 lb.3,176 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in36.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room58.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.9 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft312.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested51533%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested235065%
Total Not Requested127535%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TDI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested51533%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested235065%
Total Not Requested127535%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Additional chrome trim0No
Aluminum trim100No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested102567%
Total Not Requested51533%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Body kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested235065%
Total Not Requested127535%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Front sport buckets100Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200Yes
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Surround sound250Yes
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Black grille (optional)0No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Total Requested222564%
Total Not Requested127536%

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