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Used 2022 Audi A3 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Audi A3 is available in three trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige. All A3s are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that's paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Front-wheel drive is standard, though Audi offers a version of its Quattro all-wheel drive on all A3 models. Regardless of whether you select FWD or AWD, the 2022 A3's engine produces 201 horsepower and 221 lb-ft of torque. The sporty Audi S3 and high-performance RS 3 are reviewed separately.

Premium
The base A3 trim comes fairly well equipped, with standard features that include:

  • LED headlights
  • 17-inch wheels
  • Keyless ignition
  • Leather upholstery
  • Power-adjustable and heated front seats
  • Three-zone automatic climate control
  • Digital instrument cluster
  • 10.1-inch touchscreen display
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (includes wireless connectivity)
  • Panoramic sunroof

The A3 also comes standard with:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

The Premium trim is available with the Convenience package that adds:

  • Keyless entry
  • Auto-dimming mirrors (with power-folding side mirrors)
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

Premium Plus
The midtier Premium Plus trim includes all of the base A3's features. Other standard equipment includes:

  • Wireless charging pad
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the A3 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Features from the Premium's Convenience package

Optional on the Premium Plus is the Technology package with:

  • Integrated navigation system
  • Bigger digital instrument cluster
  • Premium Bang & Olufsen audio system

Prestige
The A3 Prestige offers all the bells and whistles, including those from the Premium Plus model with the Technology package. Other standard features include:

  • Upgraded headlights
  • LED interior lighting
  • Upgraded interior trim
  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)

Optional for all A3 models is the Black Optic Sport package that comes with blacked-out exterior trim and a sport suspension.

Which A3 trim does Edmunds recommend?

While the base model comes well equipped, we suggest stepping up to the midlevel Premium Plus trim for the best value. It includes all of the base model's features, and it's available with even more options.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Ocala, FL
Vehicle
A3 Premium
A3 Premium Plus
A3 Prestige
Vehicle
Premium
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM
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Prestige
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM
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Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
optional
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
standard
standard
Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
Not available
Upholstery
leather
leather
leather
Heated seats
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
standard
standard
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
201 hp @ 4,800 rpm
201 hp @ 4,800 rpm
201 hp @ 4,800 rpm
Engine torque
221 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
221 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
221 lb-ft @ 4,100 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
Tire size
225/45R17
225/45R17
225/45R17
Wheel size
17 X 8.0-in
17 X 8.0-in
17 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
29 / 38 / 32 MPG
29 / 38 / 32 MPG
29 / 38 / 32 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
13.2 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
383 / 502 miles
383 / 502 miles
383 / 502 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.4 ft.
36.4 ft.
36.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,329 lb.
3,329 lb.
3,329 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
78.1 in.
78.1 in.
78.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.7 in.
70.7 in.
70.7 in.
Height
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
Length
176.9 in.
176.9 in.
176.9 in.
Wheelbase
103.5 in.
103.5 in.
103.5 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
10.9 cu. ft.
10.9 cu. ft.
10.9 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
36.8 in.
36.8 in.
36.8 in.
Front Leg Room
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
Rear Head Room
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.2 in.
35.2 in.
35.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.0 in.
53.0 in.
53.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$42,088
$42,765
$46,028
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.56
$0.57
$0.61
Depreciation
$9,678
$9,983
$12,336
Financing
$4,065
$4,324
$4,990
Taxes & Fees
$1,744
$1,829
$2,047
Fuel
$8,017
$8,017
$8,017
Insurance
$3,960
$3,988
$4,014
Maintenance
$8,808
$8,808
$8,808
Repairs
$5,816
$5,816
$5,816
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Parchment Beige w/Steel Gray Stitching, leather
Santos Brown w/Steel Gray Stitching, leather
Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather
Parchment Beige w/Steel Gray Stitching, leather
Santos Brown w/Steel Gray Stitching, leather
Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather
Parchment Beige w/Steel Gray Stitching, leather
Santos Brown w/Steel Gray Stitching, leather
Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather
Exterior
Mythos Black Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Atoll Blue Metallic
Ibis White
Manhattan Gray Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Brilliant Black
Navarra Blue Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Atoll Blue Metallic
Ibis White
Manhattan Gray Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Brilliant Black
Navarra Blue Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Atoll Blue Metallic
Ibis White
Manhattan Gray Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Florett Silver Metallic
Brilliant Black
Navarra Blue Metallic