2018 Audi S3 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus $409/mo Lease
| Base INVOICE | $40,596.00 |
| Base MSRP | $43,650.00 |
| Lease Price (Per Month) | $409.00 |
| Downpayment | $2,999.00 |
| Residual | $19,188.75 |
- Vehicle Details
- Specifications
- Reviews
| MECHANICAL |
|---|
| Engine: 2.0 TFSI 4 Cylinder |
| Transmission: S Tronic 7-Spd Dual-Clutch Automatic |
| Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature |
| Transmission w/Oil Cooler |
| Full-Time All-Wheel Drive |
| 4.77 Axle Ratio |
| Engine Oil Cooler |
| 60-Amp/Hr 320CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection |
| 140 Amp Alternator |
| Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers |
| Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars |
| Sport Tuned Suspension |
| Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering |
| 14.5 Gal. Fuel Tank |
| Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher |
| Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs |
| Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs |
| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake |
| EXTERIOR |
|---|
| Wheels: 8.0" x 18" 5-Arm-Dynamic-Design |
| Tires: 225/40R18 Summer Performance |
| Steel Spare Wheel |
| Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo |
| Clearcoat Paint |
| Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Sunshade |
| Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Bumper Insert |
| Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Gray Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert |
| Rocker Panel Extensions |
| Aluminum Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim |
| Body-Colored Door Handles |
| Metal-Look Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator |
| Fixed Rear Window w/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 |
| Colored Grille w/Chrome Surround |
| Front License Plate Bracket |
| Trunk Rear Cargo Access |
| Programmable Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Auto-Leveling Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Washer and Delay-Off |
| Front And Rear Fog Lamps |
| Cornering Lights |
| Perimeter/Approach Lights |
| LED Brakelights |
| ENTERTAINMENT |
|---|
| Radio: Audi Concert AM/FM/1CD Player -inc: MP3 capable, SiriusXM satellite radio w/90-day trial subscription, 12-station presets, speed-dependent volume control, Audi music interface w/iPod integration includes 30-pin cable for iPod connection, 10 speakers w/180 watts including subwoofer, 6-channel amplifier, Bluetooth streaming audio and HD Radio technology |
| Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System |
| Audio Theft Deterrent |
| Window Grid Diversity Antenna |
| 2 LCD Monitors In The Front |
| INTERIOR |
|---|
| Heated Front Sport Seats -inc: 8-way power front seats w/4-way power lumbar adjustment |
| Driver Seat |
| Passenger Seat |
| 40-20-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat |
| Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column |
| Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Oil Level, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer |
| Power Rear Windows |
| Sport Leather Steering Wheel |
| Front Cupholder |
| Rear Cupholder |
| Compass |
| 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 |
| 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: Aluminum Instrument Panel Insert, Aluminum Door Panel Insert, Aluminum Console Insert and Chrome/Aluminum Interior Accents |
| Full Cloth Headliner |
| Leatherette Door Trim Insert |
| Leather/Aluminum Gear Shift Knob |
| Leather Seating Surfaces |
| Day-Night Auto-Dimming 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 and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim |
| Cargo Area Concealed Storage |
| Cargo Space Lights |
| FOB Controls -inc: Trunk/Hatch/Tailgate |
| Smart Device Integration |
| 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 |
| Fixed 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 |
|---|
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| ABS And Driveline Traction Control |
| Side Impact Beams |
| Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags |
| Front And Rear Parking Sensors |
| Audi Side Assist Blind Spot Sensor |
| Audi pre sense front and Rear Cross Traffic Alert |
| 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 |
| Rear Child Safety Locks |
| Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners |
| Back-Up Camera |
| EMISSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year | 7.0 |
| EPA Greenhouse Gas Score | N/A |
| TRANSMISSION | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
| Trans Order Code | |
| Trans Type | 7 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Auto-Shift Manual w/OD |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.56 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.53 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.68 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.02 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.79 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.76 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.79 |
| Clutch Size (in) | N/A |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 4.77 |
| Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.64 |
| VEHICLE | |
|---|---|
| EPA Classification | Subcompact Cars |
| INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft) | N/A |
| Front Head Room (in) | 39.6 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 41.2 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 54.8 |
| Front Hip Room (in) | N/A |
| Second Head Room (in) | 36.4 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 35.1 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 53 |
| Second Hip Room (in) | N/A |
| WEIGHT INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3462 |
| MILEAGE | |
|---|---|
| EPA Fuel Economy Est — Hwy (MPG) | 28 |
| Cruising Range — City (mi) | 319.00 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est — City (MPG) | 22 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) | 25 |
| Cruising Range — Hwy (mi) | 406.00 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent — City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent — Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent — Combined | N/A |
| Battery Range (mi) | N/A |
| TRAILERING | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Engine Order Code | |
| Engine Type | Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 |
| Displacement | 2.0 L/121 |
| Fuel System | Gasoline Direct Injection |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 292 @ 5400 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 280 @ 1900 |
| ELECTRICAL | |
|---|---|
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0 F (Primary) | 320 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 140 |
| COOLING SYSTEM | |
|---|---|
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) | N/A |
| SUSPENSION | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| Front Tire Order Code | |
| Rear Tire Order Code | |
| Spare Tire Order Code | |
| Front Tire Size | P225/40YR18 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/40YR18 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| WHEELS | |
|---|---|
| Front Wheel Size (in) | 18 X 8 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) | 18 X 8 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) | Compact |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Steel |
| STEERING | |
|---|---|
| Steering Type | Rack-Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter — Curb to Curb (ft) | 36.1 |
| Turning Diameter — Wall to Wall (ft) | N/A |
| BRAKES | |
|---|---|
| Brake Type | 4-Wheel Disc |
| 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) | 13.4 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 12.2 |
| Drum — Rear | |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) | |
| FUEL TANK | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 14.5 |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | N/A |
| EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in) | 103.6 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 175.8 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 70.7 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 54.8 |
| Track Width, Front (in) | 61.1 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) | 60.1 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | N/A |
| Liftover Height (in) | N/A |
| CARGO AREA DIMENSIONS | |
|---|---|
| Trunk Volume (ft) | 10 |
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.