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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: $42,245

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $34,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,354

Audi A3 / S3 A3 1.8 TFSI   
Difference: $31,280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelXJXJXJA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimXJXJ SuperchargedXJ SupersportA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $73,700 $88,600 $111,200 $30,900 $34,200 $42,500
Base Invoice $67,804 $81,512 $102,304 $28,738 $31,806 $39,527
Adaptive cruise control 2,300 2,300 2,300      
Sport Package       800 800  
Premium Plus Package       2,700 2,700  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)       0 0  
Prestige Package       6,150 6,150 6,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)       575 575 575
Metal pedals       195 195  
235/35YR19           1,500
Adaptive cruise control 1,955 1,955 1,955      
Sport Package       744 744  
Premium Plus Package       2,512 2,512  
Dark-colored headliner (optional)       0 0  
Prestige Package       5,718 5,718 5,718
Metallic paint (extra cost)       536 536 536
Metal pedals       181 181  
235/35YR19           1,397
Options (change) 2,300 2,300 2,300 10,420 10,420 8,225
Options (change) 1,955 1,955 1,955 9,691 9,691 7,651
Destination 875 875 875 925 925 925
Total Price $76,875 $91,775 $114,375 $42,245 $45,545 $51,650
Total Invoice $70,634 $84,342 $105,134 $39,354 $42,422 $48,103

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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: $32,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,429
Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelXJXJXJA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimXJXJ SuperchargedXJ SupersportA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine385hp V8385hp V8510hp V8170hp I4220hp I4292hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6S6S6S6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 141200, 201200, 20705, 14705, 14705, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-19245/40-20245/40-20225/40-18225/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$76,875$91,775$114,375$42,245$45,545$51,650
Adjustments for Features-2,015-5,065-6,7900-1,700-3,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$74,860$86,710$107,585$42,245$43,845$48,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,850$32,725$0$1,600$6,330
Total Invoice$70,634$84,342$105,134$39,354$42,422$48,103
Adjustments for Features-1,851-4,655-6,2410-1,583-2,864
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$68,783$79,687$98,893$39,354$40,839$45,239
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,904$30,110$0$1,485$5,885

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Features Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelXJXJXJA3 / S3A3 / S3A3 / S3
TrimXJXJ SuperchargedXJ SupersportA3 1.8 TFSIA3 2.0 TFSIS3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100   
6-speed automated manual   $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $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
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
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Secondary collision brake assist   $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15$15$15
Rear air vents$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 
Body kit   $0$0$0
Laminated front side windows$200$200$200   
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200   
Rear spoiler     $200
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity   $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
In-vehicle Internet   $150$150$150
iPod integration   $100$100$100
Media drive$15$15$15   
SD Card slot   $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250$250$250
Traffic + travel information   $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25   
USB port$25$25$25   
Wi-Fi hotspot   $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
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Headlight washers$50$50$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250   
LED headlights   $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
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
Folding second row seats   $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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Total Value of Features$9,080$12,130$13,855$7,065$8,765$10,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$5,065$6,790$0$1,700$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,851-4,655-6,2410-1,583-2,864

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Specifications Comparison: Jaguar XJ vs. Audi A3 / S3

Model Year20122016
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

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
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
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested177541%
Total Not Requested257559%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 A3 2.0 TFSI

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%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
225/40HR18 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Additional chrome trim0No
iPod integration100Yes
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
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
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
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested177541%
Total Not Requested257559%

Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 S3

235/35YR19 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/35YR19 tires400No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500Yes
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%
Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cornering lights50Yes
LED headlights500No
Bang & Olufsen, 705W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Total Requested167539%
Total Not Requested257561%

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