2022 Audi A3 trim levels explained
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$2,000
- 6 trims. $34,800 to $36,800.
- Base: Premium FWD. Top: 40 TFSI quattro Premium Plus AWD.
All 6 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium FWD | $34,800 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| Prestige FWD | $34,800 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| Premium Plus FWD | $34,800 | $1,095 | 2.0L 4cyl | 201 hp | FWD | 7-speed DCT | 32 mpg | 5 |
| 40 TFSI quattro Premium AWD | $36,800 | $1,095 | 2.0L | 201 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 31 mpg | 5 |
| 40 TFSI quattro Prestige AWD | $36,800 | $1,095 | 2.0L | 201 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 31 mpg | 5 |
| 40 TFSI quattro Premium Plus AWD | $36,800 | $1,095 | 2.0L | 201 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 31 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Premium to Prestige: $0
Premium FWD $34,800 to Prestige FWD $34,800.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Navigation, Premium audio, Rear parking sensors, Satellite radio, Remote keyless entry, plus 3 more.
Prestige to Premium Plus: $0
Prestige FWD $34,800 to Premium Plus FWD $34,800.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Touch screen.
Premium Plus to 40 TFSI Premium: +$2,000
Premium Plus FWD $34,800 to 40 TFSI quattro Premium AWD $36,800.
- Drivetrain: FWD to AWD.
- MPG: 32 mpg to 31 mpg.
Adds as standard: Alarm system.
40 TFSI Premium to 40 TFSI Prestige: $0
40 TFSI quattro Premium AWD $36,800 to 40 TFSI quattro Prestige AWD $36,800.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Blind spot warning, Navigation, Premium audio, Rear parking sensors, Satellite radio, Remote keyless entry, plus 3 more.
40 TFSI Prestige to 40 TFSI Premium Plus: $0
40 TFSI quattro Prestige AWD $36,800 to 40 TFSI quattro Premium Plus AWD $36,800.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Touch screen.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: Premium FWD, $34,800.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Premium FWD, $34,800.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Prestige FWD, $34,800.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Premium FWD, $34,800.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Prestige FWD, $34,800.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Prestige FWD, $34,800.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Premium FWD, $34,800.
- Not on any trim: a heated steering wheel, a 360 camera, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, remote start, heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Premium FWD | Prestige FWD | Premium Plus FWD | 40 TFSI quattro Premium AWD | 40 TFSI quattro Prestige AWD | 40 TFSI quattro Premium Plus AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | O | S | S | O | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | S | O | N | S | O |
| Premium audio | N | S | O | N | S | O |
| Remote start | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | S | S | S | S | S | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: 40 TFSI quattro Premium AWD, $36,800.
- Hybrid: every trim.
- The most hp: every trim, 201 hp.
- The best mpg: Premium FWD, 32 mpg, $34,800.
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What this cannot tell you
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