New
2026 Audi S3
2.0T
Mythos Black Metallic•red
$59,820
Jack Daniels Audi Paramus
Paramus, NJ
2018 Audi S3
4 trims · Sedan
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
★★★★★
5 / 5 overall
Frontal (driver)★★★★☆
Frontal (passenger)★★★★★
Side (driver)★★★★★
Side (passenger)★★★★★
Rollover★★★★☆
Source: NHTSA · 1 recall on record
Audi S3 for sale
4 live listings from $36,150 · median $54,367
Pricing
How much should you pay for the Audi S3? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.
MSRP by trim
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Purchase information
Based on 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro
Total price (2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro MSRP)
$43,650
Typical monthly
$864/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-08-23). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
Open loan calculatorCompare 2018 Audi S3 trims
- MSRP
- $43,650
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/28
- Horsepower
- 292 hp
- Torque
- 280 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 10
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $45,550
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/28
- Horsepower
- 292 hp
- Torque
- 280 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 10
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $47,650
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/28
- Horsepower
- 292 hp
- Torque
- 280 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 10
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $48,950
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 22/28
- Horsepower
- 292 hp
- Torque
- 280 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- AWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 10
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro | 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi | 2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi | 2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $43,650 | $45,550 | $47,650 | $48,950 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 22/28 | 22/28 | 22/28 | 22/28 |
| Horsepower | 292 hp | 292 hp | 292 hp | 292 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft |
| Engine | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Max towing | — | — | — | — |
Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattrogas2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audigas2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audigas2.0 TFSI Prestige quattrogas
- Fuel type
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattropremium unleaded (required)2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audipremium unleaded (required)2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audipremium unleaded (required)2.0 TFSI Prestige quattropremium unleaded (required)
- Cylinders
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattroI42.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of AudiI42.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of AudiI42.0 TFSI Prestige quattroI4
- Displacement
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro2 L2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi2 L2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi2 L2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro2 L
- Horsepower
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro292 hp2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi292 hp2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi292 hp2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro292 hp
- Torque
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro280 lb-ft2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi280 lb-ft2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi280 lb-ft2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro280 lb-ft
- Transmission
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro7-speed automated manual2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi7-speed automated manual2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi7-speed automated manual2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro7-speed automated manual
- Drivetrain
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattroall wheel drive2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audiall wheel drive2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audiall wheel drive2.0 TFSI Prestige quattroall wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattroSedan2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of AudiSedan2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of AudiSedan2.0 TFSI Prestige quattroSedan
- Doors
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro42.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi42.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi42.0 TFSI Prestige quattro4
- Seating
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro52.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi52.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi52.0 TFSI Prestige quattro5
- Length
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro175.8 in2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi175.8 in2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi175.8 in2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro175.8 in
- Height
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro54.8 in2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi54.8 in2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi54.8 in2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro54.8 in
- Wheelbase
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro103.6 in2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi103.6 in2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi103.6 in2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro103.6 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro10 cu ft2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi10 cu ft2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi10 cu ft2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro10 cu ft
- Curb weight
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro3,461 lbs2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi3,461 lbs2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi3,461 lbs2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro3,461 lbs
- Fuel tank
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro14.5 gal2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi14.5 gal2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi14.5 gal2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro14.5 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro252.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi252.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi252.0 TFSI Prestige quattro25
- City MPG
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro222.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi222.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi222.0 TFSI Prestige quattro22
- Highway MPG
- 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro282.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi282.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi282.0 TFSI Prestige quattro28
| Spec | 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro | 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi | 2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi | 2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L | 2 L |
| Horsepower | 292 hp | 292 hp | 292 hp | 292 hp |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft | 280 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 175.8 in | 175.8 in | 175.8 in | 175.8 in |
| Height | 54.8 in | 54.8 in | 54.8 in | 54.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 103.6 in | 103.6 in | 103.6 in | 103.6 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||
| Cargo capacity | 10 cu ft | 10 cu ft | 10 cu ft | 10 cu ft |
| Curb weight | 3,461 lbs | 3,461 lbs | 3,461 lbs | 3,461 lbs |
| Fuel tank | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal | 14.5 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||
| Combined MPG | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| City MPG | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Highway MPG | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
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2018 Audi S3 FAQ
- How much does the 2018 Audi S3 cost?
- The 2018 Audi S3 has a starting MSRP of $43,650, ranging up to $48,950 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro from $43,650; 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi from $45,550; 2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi from $47,650; 2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro from $48,950. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $36,150.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2018 Audi S3?
- The 2018 Audi S3 achieves up to 25 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2018 Audi S3 have?
- The 2018 Audi S3 offers up to 10 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- Is the 2018 Audi S3 safe?
- The 2018 Audi S3 earned an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 1 recall for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2018 Audi S3 come in?
- The 2018 Audi S3 is available in 4 trims across Sedan body styles with all wheel drive.