2018 Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 1.4 TFSI PHEV Premium $259/mo Lease
| Base INVOICE | $36,736.00 |
| Base MSRP | $39,500.00 |
| Lease Price (Per Month) | $259.00 |
| Downpayment | $2,999.00 |
| Residual | $14,975.75 |
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| MECHANICAL |
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| Engine: 1.4 TFSI 4 CYL, PHEV, 204 HP |
| Transmission: S Tronic 6-Speed Automatic |
| Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature |
| Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler |
| Front-Wheel Drive |
| 3.75 Axle Ratio |
| Engine Oil Cooler |
| Battery w/Run Down Protection |
| Hybrid Electric Motor |
| 4696# Gvwr 992# Maximum Payload |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers |
| Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars |
| Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering |
| 10.6 Gal. Fuel Tank |
| Single Stainless Steel Exhaust |
| Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs |
| Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake |
| Brake Actuated Limited Slip Differential |
| Lithium Ion Traction Battery w/8 Hrs Charge Time @ 110/120V and 2.15 Hrs Charge Time @ 220/240V |
| EXTERIOR |
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| Wheels: 7.5" x 17" 15-Spoke Turbine Design |
| Tires: 225/45R17 All-Season |
| Spare Tire Mobility Kit |
| Clearcoat Paint |
| Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Sunshade |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Chrome Bumper Insert |
| Rocker Panel Extensions |
| Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim |
| Body-Colored Door Handles |
| Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator |
| Fixed Rear Window w/Fixed Interval Wiper and Defroster |
| Light Tinted Glass |
| Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets |
| Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip |
| Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels |
| Lip Spoiler |
| Chrome Grille |
| Front License Plate Bracket |
| Liftgate Rear Cargo Access |
| Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Included w/Power Door Locks |
| Programmable Projector Beam High Intensity Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Headlamps w/Delay-Off |
| Front And Rear Fog Lamps |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights |
| LED Brakelights |
| ENTERTAINMENT |
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| Radio: Audi Sound System -inc: 180 watts, 10 speakers including subwoofer, preparation for mobile phone (Bluetooth) w/streaming audio and USB Audi music interface |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Aux Audio Input Jack, Steering Wheel Controls, Radio Data System and External Memory Control |
| Audio Theft Deterrent |
| Window Grid Diversity Antenna |
| Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity |
| 2 LCD Monitors In The Front |
| INTERIOR |
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| Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power front seats and 4-way power lumbar adjustment |
| 40-20-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Traction Battery Level, Power/Regen, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer |
| Power Rear Windows and Fixed 3rd Row Windows |
| Leather Steering Wheel |
| Front Cupholder |
| Rear Cupholder |
| Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start |
| Valet Function |
| Power Fuel Flap Locking Type |
| Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button |
| Remote Releases -Inc: Power Cargo Access and Power Fuel |
| Cruise Control |
| Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning |
| HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts |
| Illuminated Locking Glove Box |
| Driver Foot Rest |
| Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert and Aluminum/Metal-Look Interior Accents |
| Full Cloth Headliner |
| Leatherette Door Trim Insert |
| Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shift Knob |
| Leather Seating Surfaces |
| Day-Night Rearview Mirror |
| Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror |
| Full Floor Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet |
| Front And Rear Map Lights |
| Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting |
| Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats |
| Carpet Floor Trim |
| Cargo Area Concealed Storage |
| Rigid Cargo Cover |
| Cargo Features -inc: Spare Tire Mobility Kit |
| Cargo Space Lights |
| FOB Controls -inc: Trunk/Hatch/Tailgate |
| Driver And Passenger Door Bins |
| Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down |
| Delayed Accessory Power |
| Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature |
| Systems Monitor |
| Redundant Digital Speedometer |
| Trip Computer |
| Outside Temp Gauge |
| Analog Display |
| Manual Anti-Whiplash Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints |
| Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru w/Storage |
| Perimeter Alarm |
| Immobilizer IV Engine Immobilizer |
| 1 12V DC Power Outlet |
| Air Filtration |
| SAFETY |
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| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control |
| Side Impact Beams |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags |
| Audi pre sense front Forward Collision |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags |
| SIDEGUARD Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags |
| Airbag Occupancy Sensor |
| Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag and Rear Side-Impact Airbag |
| Rear Child Safety Locks |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners |
| Back-Up Camera |
| EMISSIONS | |
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| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year | N/A |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | N/A |
| TRANSMISSION | |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code | |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.50 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.77 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.85 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.02 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.02 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.84 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.86 |
| Clutch Size (in) | N/A |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.75 |
| VEHICLE | |
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| EPA Classification | Small Station Wagon |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |
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| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | N/A |
| Front Head Room (in) | 38.7 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 54.8 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | N/A |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.5 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.4 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 52.9 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | N/A |
| WEIGHT INFORMATION | |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3616 |
| MILEAGE | |
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est — Hwy (MPG) | N/A |
| Cruising Range — City (mi) | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est — City (MPG) | N/A |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) | 36 |
| Cruising Range — Hwy (mi) | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent — City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent — Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent — Combined | 83 |
| Battery Range (mi) | 16 |
| TRAILERING | |
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| Dead Weight Hitch — Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | N/A |
| Dead Weight Hitch — Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | N/A |
| Wt Distributing Hitch — Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) | N/A |
| Wt Distributing Hitch — Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) | N/A |
| ENGINE | |
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| Engine Order Code | |
| Engine Type | Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4 |
| Displacement | 1.4 L/85 |
| Fuel System | Gasoline Direct Injection |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 204 @ 5000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 258 |
| ELECTRICAL | |
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| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0 F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| COOLING SYSTEM | |
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| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | N/A |
| SUSPENSION | |
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| Suspension Type — Front | Strut |
| Suspension Type — Rear | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type — Front (Cont.) | Strut |
| Suspension Type — Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link |
| Shock Absorber Diameter — Front (mm) | N/A |
| Shock Absorber Diameter — Rear (mm) | N/A |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter — Front (in) | N/A |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter — Rear (in) | N/A |
| TIRES | |
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| Front Tire Order Code | |
| Rear Tire Order Code | |
| Spare Tire Order Code | |
| Front Tire Size | P225/45HR17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/45HR17 |
| Spare Tire Size | |
| WHEELS | |
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| Front Wheel Size (in) | 17 X 7.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 17 X 7.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | |
| STEERING | |
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| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter — Curb to Curb (ft) | 35.8 |
| Turning Diameter — Wall to Wall (ft) | N/A |
| BRAKES | |
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| Brake Type | N/A |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc — Front | Yes |
| Disc — Rear | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.3 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.7 |
| Drum — Rear | |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | |
| FUEL TANK | |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 10.6 |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | N/A |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |
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| Wheelbase (in) | 103.5 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 169.7 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.3 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 56.1 |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 60.7 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 59.6 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | N/A |
| Rear Door Opening Height (in) | N/A |
| Rear Door Opening Width (in) | N/A |
| Liftover Height (in) | N/A |
| CARGO AREA DIMENSIONS | |
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| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft) | 13.6 |
| Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft) | 33.7 |
| Trunk Volume (ft) | N/A |
PROS
Compact size; upscale feel; clean styling; available all-wheel drive; three body styles, including convertible; hybrid model; high-performance S3; even higher performance RS3
MODEL HIGHLIGHTS
The Audi A3 is offered as a sedan, convertible, or 5-door Sportback. Power comes from a 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder with 220 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The Audi A3 sends power to all four wheels via quattro all-wheel drive, though front-wheel-drive versions are available as well. A high-performance version of this same engine powers the Audi S3, where it makes 292 horsepowe — nough to go from 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. The RS3 comes only as an all-wheel drive sedan, and is powered by a 2.5L turbocharged 5-cylinder engine that makes an almost-unbelievable 400 horsepower.
Finally, the A3 Sportback e-tron hybrid utilizes an electric motor that makes 102 horsepower and 243 lb-ft of torque, plus a 1.4L turbocharged gasoline engine capable of 150 horsepower. When combined, the two powerplants make 204 horsepower, making it one of the most powerful hybrids available. The Sportback e-tron can drive on purely electric power for about 17 miles.
The Audi A3 is available in three trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige. The Premium trim includes leather seating with heated front seats, a panoramic glass sunroof, bi-xenon automatic headlights, power adjustable side mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, dual-zone automatic climate control, a 12-way power adjustable driver's seat, rearview camera and parking sensors, "Alu-optic" interior trim, heated mirrors and washer nozzles, twin USB power/data ports, and a 10-speaker sound system with a 3-month subscription to SiriusXM satellite radio.
A convenience package adds keyless start, stop and entry, as well as Audi's music interface and better smartphone integration. The sport package on the other hand, adds sportier front seat, a driving mode selector and a flat bottom steering wheel with shift paddles. A sport suspension is also available that reduces the ride height by 15 mm.
The Premium Plus trim adds 18-inch wheels, aluminum interior accents, Audi side assist, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, and keyless entry. The Prestige package, meanwhile, includes everything in Premium Plus, as well as an S-line exterior body kit, a navigation system, Audi connect and LED headlights.
Option packages on the Premium Plus include a technology package that features Audi Connect PRIME and PLUS, a navigation system, Audi's side assist system with rear traffic alert and what Audi calls their "virtual cockpit," which is a digital display in the instrument cluster featuring a view of the road ahead as well as plenty of relevant driving information.
The RS3 is, in its way, a separate beast. Besides the tremendous engine, the RS3 comes with a unique red-stitched Nappa leather interior as well as 19" 5-arm wheels, full LED headlamps, RS-specific fascias and diffuser and magnetic ride suspension.
Safety features on all the A3 models include anti-lock brakes, traction control, stability control and a tire pressure monitoring system. Airbags include advanced driver and passenger front airbags, knee airbags, thorax side airbags as well as side curtain airbags. An anti-theft alarm system comes standard, while Active Lane Assist, Audi Pre-Sense automatic braking and adaptive cruise control are all optional on the A3 Prestige.
MODEL NEWS
The Audi A3 returns for 2018 with few changes. Heated front seats are standard, as are dual USB ports for data and charging. The A3 Premium Plus trim now features standard Audi side assist, while a Bang & Olufsen sound system is available. The S3 now includes an optional S sport package, with red brake calipers and Audi magnetic ride. An even higher-performing RS3 sedan becomes available this year.
VALUE WRITEUP
The Audi A3 competes against other compact premium cars such as the BMW 2-Series, the Mercedes CLA and, to a lesser extent, the MINI Cooper. In past decades, owning a small car meant dealing with little more than bare bones transportation. These days, though, owners of small cars need not be deprived of anything, and the A3 looks to continue that trend by offering a vehicle with a small footprint but with luxury-car performance and amenities. The A3 starts under $32,000.