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2025 Audi A3 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2025 Audi A3 is available in two trim levels: Premium and Premium Plus. Every A3 is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (201 horsepower, 236 lb-ft of torque) that's paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is standard for 2025. Keep reading for our rundown of the A3's most significant standard features and options.

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

  • LED headlights
  • 17-inch wheels
  • Keyless start
  • 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
  • Six-speaker sound system

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)
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)

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

  • Keyless entry
  • Wireless phone charging pad
  • Auto-dimming mirrors (with power-folding side mirrors)
  • Driver's seat memory settings
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)

Premium Plus
The Premium Plus trim includes all of the base A3's features plus:

  • Features from the Convenience package
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the A3 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)

Optional on the Premium Plus is the Technology package with:

  • Integrated navigation system with traffic sign recognition
  • Sonus premium audio system

Optional for all A3 models is the Black Optic Sport package that comes with blacked-out exterior trim, a sport suspension that lowers the car by 0.6 inch, and 18-inch wheels.

Which A3 trim does Edmunds recommend?

We like the Premium Plus trim as it nets you a lot more features for a modest price increase. In addition to the standard features from the Premium trim, the Premium Plus adds all the features from the Convenience package and more advanced driver aids including adaptive cruise control.

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Comparing average pricing near
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Vehicle
A3 Premium
A3 Premium Plus
Vehicle
Premium
2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM
Starting MSRP
$38,200
Avg Price Paid
$35,122
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Features

Features

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

Specifications

Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
201 hp
201 hp
Engine torque
236 lb-ft
236 lb-ft
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
7-speed automated manual
7-speed automated manual
Tire size
225/45R17
225/45R17
Wheel size
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
24 / 34 / 28 MPG
24 / 34 / 28 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
348 / 493 miles
348 / 493 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.5 ft.
36.5 ft.
Curb weight
3,461 lb.
3,461 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
78.1 in.
78.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.5 in.
71.5 in.
Height
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
Length
177.3 in.
177.3 in.
Wheelbase
103.7 in.
103.7 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
8.3 cu. ft.
8.3 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
36.8 in.
36.8 in.
Front Leg Room
41.2 in.
41.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
54.8 in.
54.8 in.
Rear Head Room
36.6 in.
36.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.2 in.
35.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.0 in.
53.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$53,874
$57,122
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.72
$0.76
Depreciation
$20,371
$22,781
Financing
$7,669
$8,289
Taxes & Fees
$2,891
$3,072
Fuel
$9,334
$9,334
Insurance
$5,170
$5,207
Maintenance
$5,894
$5,894
Repairs
$2,545
$2,545
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Santos Brown w/Steel Gray Stitching, leather
Parchment Beige w/Steel Gray Stitching, leather
Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather
Santos Brown w/Steel Gray Stitching, leather
Parchment Beige w/Steel Gray Stitching, leather
Black w/Rock Gray Stitching, leather
Exterior
Navarra Blue Metallic
Brilliant Black
Manhattan Gray Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Arrow Gray Pearl Effect
Arkona White
Progressive Red Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
District Green Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Brilliant Black
Manhattan Gray Metallic
Glacier White Metallic
Arrow Gray Pearl Effect
Arkona White
Progressive Red Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic
District Green Metallic