2020 Audi A3 trim levels explained
Base to top
$3,200
- 4 trims. $33,300 to $36,500.
- Base: Premium FWD. Top: S line Premium Plus AWD.
All 4 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium FWD | $33,300 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| Premium Plus FWD | $33,300 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 30 mpg | 5 |
| S line Premium AWD | $36,500 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 228 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 25 mpg | 5 |
| S line Premium Plus AWD | $36,500 | $995 | 2.0L 4cyl | 228 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 25 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Premium to Premium Plus: $0
Premium FWD $33,300 to Premium Plus FWD $33,300.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Premium audio, Front and rear parking sensors, Rear parking sensors, Power front seats, Power outlet.
Premium Plus to S line Premium: +$3,200
Premium Plus FWD $33,300 to S line Premium AWD $36,500.
- Power: 184 hp to 228 hp.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 30 mpg to 25 mpg.
- Cargo: 12.3 cu ft to 10.0 cu ft.
No added standard equipment listed.
S line Premium to S line Premium Plus: $0
S line Premium AWD $36,500 to S line Premium Plus AWD $36,500.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Premium audio, Front and rear parking sensors, Rear parking sensors, Power front seats, Power outlet.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Premium FWD, $33,300.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Premium FWD, $33,300.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Premium Plus FWD, $33,300.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Premium FWD, $33,300.
- Navigation: optional from Premium Plus FWD, $33,300.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Premium Plus FWD, $33,300.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Premium FWD, $33,300.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Premium FWD, $33,300.
- Not on any trim: a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Premium FWD | Premium Plus FWD | S line Premium AWD | S line Premium Plus AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | O | S | O | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | O | N | O |
| Premium audio | N | S | N | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | S | S | S | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: S line Premium AWD, $36,500.
- The most hp: S line Premium AWD, 228 hp, $36,500.
- The best mpg: Premium FWD, 30 mpg, $33,300.
New for 2020
Compared with 2019. Trims matched by name.
- Added: S line Premium AWD, S line Premium Plus AWD.
- Dropped: Titanium Premium 40 TFSI Sedan FWD, Titanium FWD, Sedan Premium 45 TFSI quattro, Premium Cabriolet 4D FWD, quattro Premium 45 TFSI Cabriolet, Premium Plus Cabriolet 4D FWD, quattro Premium Plus 45 TFSI Cabriolet, Prestige Cabriolet 4D FWD, quattro Prestige 45 TFSI Cabriolet, Prestige FWD, Sedan Premium Plus 45 TFSI quattro, Sedan Prestige 45 TFSI quattro.
- Carried over with a price: 1 trim. Median change: +$800.
| Trim | 2019 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium FWD | $32,500 | $33,300 | +$800 |
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