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AUDI S3

20152026 · 29 trims available

At a Glance

S3 OVERVIEW

Year Range

2015–2026

Total Configurations

29

Best MyCar Score

72.5 / 100

Price Range (Used)

$41,100–$54,900

Model Years

CHOOSE A YEAR

2020s (2020–2026)
2010s (2015–2019)

Trim Levels

2026 CONFIGURATIONS

Showing 2026 trims. Select a year above for full details.

Trim Guide

UNDERSTANDING S3 TRIMS

Averaged across all model years. Sorted entry-level to premium by price.

TrimBodyAvg MPGAvg HPAvg MSRPScore
2.0T Premium Plus quattroSedan26292$41,80067
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattroSedan25291$43,68369
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of AudiSedan25292$45,55070
PremiumSedan26307$46,34070
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of AudiSedan25292$47,65070
2.0T Prestige quattroSedan26292$47,82567
Premium PlusSedan26307$49,02070
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattroSedan25291$49,05069
BaseSedan26328$52,00071
PrestigeSedan26312$53,77570
quattro Premium PlusSedanN/AN/AN/A73
quattro PremiumSedanN/AN/AN/A73

Specs Summary

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A S3

SpecEntry LevelTop Spec
Price$41,100$54,900
MPG (combined)24 combined27 combined
Horsepower288 HP328 HP
Seating5 passengers5 passengers
Body TypesSedanSedan

Year-by-Year Analysis

BEST & WORST YEARS

Best Year

2026

Average MyCar Score: 71.8 · 0 avg recalls

Years to Watch

2022

Lower scores or higher recall counts. Research these years carefully before buying.

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