2025 Audi S3 trim levels explained
Base to top
$6,200
- 3 trims. $48,700 to $54,900.
- Base: Premium AWD. Top: Prestige AWD.
All 3 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | $48,700 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 328 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Premium Plus AWD | $51,100 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 328 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 26 mpg | 5 |
| Prestige AWD | $54,900 | $1,295 | 2.0L 4cyl | 328 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 26 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
Premium to Premium Plus: +$2,400
Premium AWD $48,700 to Premium Plus AWD $51,100.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Premium audio, Satellite radio, Remote keyless entry, Smart key entry, Garage door opener.
Premium Plus to Prestige: +$3,800
Premium Plus AWD $51,100 to Prestige AWD $54,900.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Navigation.
Which trim has each feature
- Leather seats: optional from Premium Plus AWD, $51,100.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: Premium AWD, $48,700.
- 360 camera: optional from Premium Plus AWD, $51,100.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: Premium AWD, $48,700.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: Premium AWD, $48,700.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: Prestige AWD, $54,900. Optional from Premium Plus AWD, $51,100.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: Premium Plus AWD, $51,100.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: Premium AWD, $48,700.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: Premium AWD, $48,700.
- Not on any trim: a heated steering wheel, a power liftgate or trunk, a third row, heated rear seats.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | Premium AWD | Premium Plus AWD | Prestige AWD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | N | O | O |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | O | O |
| Blind spot warning | S | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N |
| Third row | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | O | S |
| Premium audio | N | S | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | S | S | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- The most hp: every trim, 328 hp.
- The best mpg: every trim, 26 mpg.
New for 2025
Compared with 2024. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 3 trims. Median change: +$3,700.
| Trim | 2024 | 2025 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium AWD | $47,400 | $48,700 | +$1,300 |
| Premium Plus AWD | $47,400 | $51,100 | +$3,700 |
| Prestige AWD | $47,400 | $54,900 | +$7,500 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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