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Used 2022 Audi S3 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Audi S3 is a small luxury sedan that is available in Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige trim levels. All models are powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (306 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque). A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive are standard.

Premium
The entry-level Premium trim comes with plenty of standard features, including:

  • 18-inch alloy wheels with summer performance tires
  • LED headlights
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Three-zone automatic climate control
  • Digital instrument panel
  • Heated front seats
  • Leather upholstery
  • 10.1-inch touchscreen
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity)

Standard safety features include:

  • Frontal collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible behind the vehicle when parking)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Automatic high beams

An optional Convenience package for the Premium trim adds on:

  • Keyless entry
  • Blind-spot monitor (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Auto-dimming mirrors
  • Driver's seat memory settings

Premium Plus
Stepping up to the Premium Plus trim gains the Convenience package as standard plus:

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

There's an optional Technology package for the Premium Plus. With it, you get:

  • Upgraded digital gauge cluster
  • Navigation system
  • Bang & Olufsen premium audio system

Prestige
The top-of-the-line Prestige trim has the Technology package as standard. It also has a couple of exclusive features:

  • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
  • Fancier headlights

The Premium Plus and Prestige are eligible for an S Sport package that further sharpens handling with:

  • Sport suspension with adaptive dampers (helps improve ride comfort and handling stability)
  • Red-painted brake calipers

Other available upgrades include 19-inch wheels, a Black Optic package (blacked-out trim and wheels) and premium leather upholstery.

Which S3 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The Premium Plus trim gets our recommendation in the Audi S3 lineup. For a fairly reasonable price increase, you get a lot of advanced features that include adaptive cruise control, lane keeping assist and a wireless charging pad. It's also eligible for the S Sport package that will enhance handling with minimal effect on ride comfort.

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Comparing average pricing near
Boydton, VA
Vehicle
S3 Premium
S3 Premium Plus
S3 Prestige
Vehicle
Premium
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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Prestige
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 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

Country of final assembly
Germany
Germany
Germany
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
all wheel drive
Engine power
306 hp @ 5,450 rpm
306 hp @ 5,450 rpm
306 hp @ 5,450 rpm
Engine torque
295 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 3,000 rpm
295 lb-ft @ 3,000 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
225/40R18
225/40R18
225/40R18
Wheel size
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
18 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
standard
standard
standard
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
23 / 32 / 27 MPG
23 / 32 / 27 MPG
23 / 32 / 27 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
14.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
334 / 464 miles
334 / 464 miles
334 / 464 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
36.4 ft.
36.4 ft.
36.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,538 lb.
3,538 lb.
3,538 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
78.1 in.
78.1 in.
78.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.5 in.
71.5 in.
71.5 in.
Height
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
Length
177.3 in.
177.3 in.
177.3 in.
Wheelbase
103.6 in.
103.6 in.
103.6 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
8.3 cu. ft.
8.3 cu. ft.
8.3 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
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®
$53,161
$53,197
$57,358
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.71
$0.71
$0.76
Depreciation
$13,116
$12,867
$15,818
Financing
$5,033
$5,265
$5,899
Taxes & Fees
$1,356
$1,409
$1,553
Fuel
$11,542
$11,542
$11,542
Insurance
$5,345
$5,345
$5,777
Maintenance
$9,911
$9,911
$9,911
Repairs
$6,858
$6,858
$6,858
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Black/Rock Gray Stitching, leather
Steel Gray/Anthracite Stitching, leather
Black/Rock Gray Stitching, leather
Steel Gray/Anthracite Stitching, leather
Black Fine Nappa/Red Stitching, premium leather
Black Fine Nappa/Rock Gray Stitching, premium leather
Steel Gray Fine Nappa/Anthracite Stitching, premium leather
Black/Rock Gray Stitching, leather
Steel Gray/Anthracite Stitching, leather
Black Fine Nappa/Red Stitching, premium leather
Black Fine Nappa/Rock Gray Stitching, premium leather
Steel Gray Fine Nappa/Anthracite Stitching, premium leather
Exterior
Python Yellow Metallic
Turbo Blue
Mythos Black Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Glacier White Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Ibis White
Python Yellow Metallic
Turbo Blue
Mythos Black Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Glacier White Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Ibis White
Python Yellow Metallic
Turbo Blue
Mythos Black Metallic
Navarra Blue Metallic
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Glacier White Metallic
Tango Red Metallic
Ibis White