A3 40 TFSI201 hp with front-drive or quattro: the affordable way into the four rings.
S3The hot one: 328 hp, standard quattro, mid-4-second 0-60 for hot-hatch money.
RS3A compact performance sedan: 401 hp turbocharged five-cylinder, torque-splitting rear axle, an inline-five exhaust note.
A Audi A3, on your numbers.
Type your own numbers and see the same car priced as cash, as a loan, and as a lease, with the taxes and state fees for Arizona. Nothing you type leaves this page.
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An estimate on the numbers you type, not an offer of credit or a quote from any dealership. Starting loan rates are the average new-car APR for each credit tier (used-car APR for a used car) from Experian's State of the Automotive Finance Market, second quarter 2026, VantageScore 4.0. The starting money factor, residual, and acquisition fee are starting figures only; the leasing company sets the real ones. Taxes and state fees are estimates for Arizona; the dealership's paperwork and your motor vehicle agency have the final numbers. What you own at the end assumes the car is worth the residual. Nothing you type is sent, saved, or used to check your credit.
Every new Audi carries a 4 year / 50,000 mile New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Complimentary scheduled maintenance is not included, so factor service costs or an Audi Care prepaid plan into your budget.
The Audi A3 starts around $40K, the manufacturer's suggested price for the base model before options and destination. Plus each dealership's own documentary fee (not a government fee), taxes, and government fees. Higher trims cost more; the RS3 tops the range.
What trims does the Audi A3 come in?
Three: A3 40 TFSI, S3, and RS3.
What gas mileage does the Audi A3 get?
28-32 mpg, depending on the trim and powertrain, per the manufacturer's published figures.
How many seats does the Audi A3 have?
5.
Should I lease or buy a Audi A3?
It depends on how long you will keep it and how far you drive. Type the price you agreed on into the calculator above and compare the lease and the loan over the same months, with your state's taxes and your own credit tier.