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.

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.

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.

2018 Audi S3

4 trims · Sedan

Starting MSRP

$43,650 – $48,950

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NHTSA safety

★★★★★

5 / 5 overall

Frontal (driver)★★★★☆

Frontal (passenger)★★★★★

Side (driver)★★★★★

Side (passenger)★★★★★

Rollover★★★★☆

Source: NHTSA

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Audi S3? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

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 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2018 Audi S3 trims

2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro
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
—
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi
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
—
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi
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
—
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro
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
—

Compare 2018 Audi S3 trim specifications
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 quattrogas
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audigas
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audigas
2.0 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 quattroI4
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of AudiI4
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of AudiI4
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattroI4
Displacement: 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro2 L
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi2 L
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi2 L
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro2 L
Horsepower: 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro292 hp
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi292 hp
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi292 hp
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro292 hp
Torque: 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro280 lb-ft
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi280 lb-ft
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi280 lb-ft
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro280 lb-ft
Transmission: 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro7-speed automated manual
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi7-speed automated manual
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi7-speed automated manual
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro7-speed automated manual
Drivetrain: 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattroall wheel drive
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audiall wheel drive
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audiall wheel drive
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattroall wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattroSedan
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of AudiSedan
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of AudiSedan
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattroSedan
Doors: 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro4
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi4
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi4
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro4
Seating: 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro5
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi5
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi5
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro5
Length: 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro175.8 in
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi175.8 in
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi175.8 in
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro175.8 in
Height: 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro54.8 in
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi54.8 in
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi54.8 in
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro54.8 in
Wheelbase: 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro103.6 in
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi103.6 in
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi103.6 in
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro103.6 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro10 cu ft
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi10 cu ft
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi10 cu ft
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro10 cu ft
Curb weight: 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro3,461 lbs
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi3,461 lbs
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi3,461 lbs
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro3,461 lbs
Fuel tank: 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro14.5 gal
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi14.5 gal
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi14.5 gal
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro14.5 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro25
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi25
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi25
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro25
City MPG: 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro22
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi22
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi22
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro22
Highway MPG: 2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro28
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus quattro Summer of Audi28
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro Summer of Audi28
2.0 TFSI Prestige quattro28

Full specifications by trim
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