2021 Audi Q3 trim levels explained
Base to top
$2,000
- 4 trims. $34,000 to $36,000.
- Base: 40 TFSI Premium AWD. Top: 45 TFSI S line Premium Plus AWD.
All 4 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $34,000 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | $34,000 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 184 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 25 mpg | 5 |
| 45 TFSI S line Premium AWD | $36,000 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 228 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
| 45 TFSI S line Premium Plus AWD | $36,000 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 228 hp | AWD | 8-speed automatic | 23 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
40 TFSI Premium to 40 TFSI Premium Plus: $0
40 TFSI Premium AWD $34,000 to 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD $34,000.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Front and rear parking sensors, Rear parking sensors, Satellite radio, Remote keyless entry, Smart key entry, plus 2 more.
40 TFSI Premium Plus to 45 TFSI S line Premium: +$2,000
40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD $34,000 to 45 TFSI S line Premium AWD $36,000.
- Power: 184 hp to 228 hp.
- MPG: 25 mpg to 23 mpg.
Adds as standard: Alarm system.
45 TFSI S line Premium to 45 TFSI S line Premium Plus: $0
45 TFSI S line Premium AWD $36,000 to 45 TFSI S line Premium Plus AWD $36,000.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Front and rear parking sensors, Rear parking sensors, Satellite radio, Remote keyless entry, Smart key entry, plus 2 more.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, $34,000.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, $34,000.
- 360 camera: optional from 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD, $34,000.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD, $34,000.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, $34,000.
- Cheapest trim with a power liftgate or trunk: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, $34,000.
- Navigation: optional from 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD, $34,000.
- Premium audio: optional from 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD, $34,000.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, $34,000.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, $34,000.
- Not on any trim: a heated steering wheel, a third row, heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | 45 TFSI S line Premium AWD | 45 TFSI 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 | O | N | O |
| Blind spot warning | O | S | O | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | S | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | O | N | O |
| Premium audio | N | O | N | O |
| 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: every trim.
- The most hp: 45 TFSI S line Premium AWD, 228 hp, $36,000.
- The best mpg: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, 25 mpg, $34,000.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD, 45 TFSI S line Premium AWD, 45 TFSI S line Premium Plus AWD.
- Dropped: Premium AWD, Premium Plus AWD, S line Premium AWD, S line Prestige AWD, S line Premium Plus AWD.
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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