Compare 2015 Audi A3 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $38,600 | $37,900 | $31,500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $35,898 | $35,370 | $29,295 |
| Destination | $895 | $995 | $925 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | Driver Side | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | N/A | Pre-wiring | N/A |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | In-dash |
| Compass | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Urethane |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| Lighter Elements | N/A | Front | N/A |
| Ashtray | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini With Storage |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Remote Trunk Release | Mechanical | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather/metal-look |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way | 6-way | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way | 6-way | 8-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center Sliding | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable | Adjustable | Fixed |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Memory | N/A | Driver | Driver |
| Rear Seats | 50-50 Bench | Full Bench | 60-40 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | N/A | N/A | With Pass-thru |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Adjustable | 2 - Adjustable | 3 - Fixed |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Leatherette | MB-Tex Leatherette |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM/HD/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted Single |
| MP3 Capability | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Input Jack | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| DVD-Audio | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Speakers | 9 | 6 | 8 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Standard | 450W |
| Equalizer | Automatic | Automatic | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation | Yes With Voice Activation |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | N/A | N/A | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Airbags, Knee Protection | N/A | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | N/A | BMW Assist ECall | Standard |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | Front | N/A | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front And Rear | Front | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low/high Beam, Xenon Plus | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Programmable | Auto On/off | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| LED Taillights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | N/A | 2 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | Optional | PARKTRONIC W/Active Parking Assist |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Immobilizer IV | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Departure Warning | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Sensor | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (12 Month/5,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 12 Months/5,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Grille Trim | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome | With Chrome Bar |
| Fog/driving Lights | Rear | Front | Rear |
| Door Count | 2 Doors | 2 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Sunroof | N/A | N/A | 1st And 2nd Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Convertible Top | Power | Power | N/A |
| Convertible Roof Glass Rear Window | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Spoiler | N/A | N/A | Lip |
| Front Tires | P225/45HR17.0 BSW AS | P205/50HR17.0 BSW Run-flat AS | P225/45HR17.0 BSW Run-flat AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | 245/35YR10 | N/A |
| Wheels | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 17" Machined Aluminum |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo | Intercooled Turbo |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Quattro All Wheel | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Servotronic | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | S Tronic | Standard | Standard |
| Transmission | 6-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD | 8-spd Auto W/OD | 7-spd Auto-shift Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.77 | 3.08 | 4.13 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 175.0 " | 174.7 " | 182.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | N/A | 69.8 " | 70.0 " |
| Exterior Height | 55.5 " | 55.6 " | 56.6 " |
| Engine | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 | 2.0L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 220 @ 4,500 Rpm | 240 @ 5,000 Rpm | 208 @ 5,500 Rpm |
| Torque | 258 @ 1,600 Rpm | 255 @ 1,250 Rpm | 258 @ 1,250 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 23 Mpg | 23 Mpg | 26 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 32 Mpg | 34 Mpg | 38 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.6 Seconds | 7.7 Seconds | 9.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.7 Seconds | 15.8 Seconds | 16.9 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 87 Mph | 83 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | 3.0 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 237 Mph | 60 Mph | 62 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.31/3.55 " | 3.27/3.62 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,560 Lbs. | 3,625 Lbs. | 3,395 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,519 Lbs. | 4,395 Lbs. | 4,334 Lbs. |
| Payload | 1,102 Lbs. | N/A | 1,070 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 102.2 " | 105.9 " | 106.3 " |
| Front Track | 61.2 " | 59.9 " | 60.9 " |
| Rear Track | 60.1 " | 61.3 " | 60.8 " |
| Turning Radius | N/A | 17.9 '' | 18.0 '' |
| Ground Clearance | N/A | 5.5 " | 3.9 " |
| Drag Coefficient | .30 | N/A | .28 |
| Front Legroom | 41.2 " | 41.5 " | 40.2 " |
| Rear Legroom | 31.9 " | 31.8 " | 27.1 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.4 " | 40.5 " | 38.2 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.3 " | 37.0 " | 35.4 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.8 " | 54.4 " | 56.0 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 45.7 " | 42.2 " | 53.2 " |
| Luggage Volume | 9.9 Cu.ft. | 11.8 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | N/A | 11.8 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 14.5 Gal. | 13.7 Gal. | 13.2 Gal. |
| Cost To Own Edit | |||
| Cost Rating | Below Average | Good | Below Average |
| Cost Per Mile | $0.99 | $0.92 | $0.86 |
| Depreciation | $23,117 | $22,081 | $17,287 |
| Fees and Taxes | $2,580 | $2,545 | $2,142 |
| Fuel Cost | $6,102 | $6,130 | $5,033 |
| Insurance | $6,125 | $6,796 | $5,719 |
| Maintenance | $7,109 | $3,936 | $8,641 |
| Repairs | $1,520 | $1,394 | $1,517 |
| Opportunity Costs | $524 | $471 | $474 |
| Total Cost | $49,584 | $45,824 | $42,860 |
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Side | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Pole | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (REAR) | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Barrier | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Side - Pole Barrier combined (FRONT) | 5 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Front | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Overall Rear | good | good | N/A |
| Chest | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints and Dummy Kinematics | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Torso | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Overall Evaluation | good | good | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Torso | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Pelvis/Leg | good | good | N/A |
| Hip/Thigh | good | good | N/A |
| Structure and Safety Cage | good | acceptable | N/A |
| Lower Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Side | good | good | N/A |
| Roof Strength | good | good | N/A |
| Restraints | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Pelvis/Leg | acceptable | good | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Head/Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Dynamic Rating | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Rear Passenger Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head and Neck | good | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | good | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | good | good | N/A |
| Driver Head Protection | good | good | N/A |
| Seat Head/Restraint Geometry | good | good | N/A |
