2026 Audi A3 trim levels explained
Base to top
$2,900
- 2 trims. $40,100 to $43,000.
- Base: 40 TFSI Premium AWD. Top: 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD.
All 2 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $40,100 | $1,295 to $1,395 | 2.0L 4cyl | 201 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
| 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | $43,000 | $1,295 to $1,395 | 2.0L 4cyl | 201 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 28 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
40 TFSI Premium to 40 TFSI Premium Plus: +$2,900
40 TFSI Premium AWD $40,100 to 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD $43,000.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Premium audio, Satellite radio, Smart key entry, Garage door opener.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, $40,100.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, $40,100.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, $40,100.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, $40,100.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, $40,100.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD, $43,000.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, $40,100.
- Cheapest trim with a panoramic roof: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, $40,100.
- 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 | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | N | N |
| 360 camera | N | N |
| Blind spot warning | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N |
| Third row | N | N |
| Navigation | S | S |
| Premium audio | N | S |
| Remote start | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | N |
| Panoramic roof | S | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- The most hp: every trim, 201 hp.
- The best mpg: every trim, 28 mpg.
New for 2026
Compared with 2025. Trims matched by name.
- Added: none.
- Dropped: none.
- Carried over with a price: 2 trims. Median change: +$2,050.
| Trim | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $38,200 | $40,100 | +$1,900 |
| 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | $40,800 | $43,000 | +$2,200 |
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
Equipment comes from one source and can lag.
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