2024 Audi A3 vs S3 Sedan: Pricing, Trims, Engine, & Interior

Nearly any Audi vehicle will provide a level of performance that'll get you excited about your Costa Mesa adventures. However, opt for the new Audi A3 and you can anticipate enjoying a sporty luxury Audi sedan that's ready to upgrade your drives. But, what if you're looking for even more performance when you're behind the wheel?

Consider taking a closer look at the new Audi S3. The 2024 Audi S3 builds upon the already impressive 2024 Audi A3 and adds even more power and excitement for you to enjoy. But is performance the only difference between the 2024 Audi S3 and the 2024 Audi A3? Learn about the 2024 Audi S3 vs. Audi A3 comparison in detail today with Audi Fletcher Jones.

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Audi S3 vs. A3 Pricing & Trim Levels

The high-performance Audi S3 offers a higher starting price when compared to the Audi A3. Both vehicles come with a simple range of trim levels to ensure you have an easy time finding the right configuration for your Newport Beach lifestyle. If you don't need the added excitement of the Audi S3, the Audi A3 has what you're looking for, and its highest trim level is still under the starting price of the standard Audi S3 configuration.

Meanwhile, the performance of the Audi S3 may be enticing enough for you to upgrade from the standard Audi A3 model. Before we go over the Audi S3 vs. Audi A3 performance comparison, let's take a look at how these two models compare when it comes to pricing and trim levels:

2024 Audi S3

• 2024 Audi S3 Premium: Starting at $47,400 MSRP*

• 2024 Audi S3 Premium Plus: Starting at $50,300 MSRP*

• 2024 Audi S3 Prestige: Starting at $54,300 MSRP*

2024 Audi A3

• 2024 Audi A3 Premium: Starting at $35,800 MSRP**

• 2024 Audi A3 Premium Plus: Starting at $39,400 MSRP**

Audi S3 vs. A3 Performance Highlights

Both the Audi S3 and the Audi A3 will have you looking forward to your Irvine drives. Whether you're driving around town or going on a long road trip, there's plenty of performance to appreciate with both models.

However, it's clear the 2024 Audi S3 is the go-to option for when you really want to tame your need for speed. With a more powerful engine and standard quattro® AWD, it's clear the Audi S3 brings more of a potent edge when you're ready to carve the backroads outside of the Huntington Beach area:

2024 Audi S3

• 306 hp

• 295 lb-ft of torque

• 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission

• quattro® AWD

• 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds

2024 Audi A3

• 201 hp

• 221 lb-ft of torque

• 7-speed S tronic dual-clutch automatic transmission

• FWD/quattro® AWD

• 0-60 mph in 6.6 seconds (6.3 seconds with quattro® AWD)

Audi S3 vs. A3 Features & Amenities

Premium features await you in the new Audi A3 and the new Audi S3. Both vehicles deliver a level of comfort that you'll appreciate during your Santa Ana commute and drives. You'll find impeccable craftsmanship and premium interior materials all throughout the cabin of the new Audi A3 and the new Audi S3.

Of course, the Audi S3 is a more performance-oriented model so you'll find sportier touches inside and out of the 2024 Audi S3. Here are a few features and amenities both vehicles have to offer:

2024 Audi S3

• Quad exhaust tips

• Full LED headlights

• 18-inch wheels

• Aluminum door sills with illuminated "S" logo

• Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles

• Leather seating surfaces with an "S" embossed front seat logo

• Carbon Atlas inlays

• 10.1-inch MMI® touch display

2024 Audi A3

• Concealed exhaust tips

• Full LED headlights

• 17-inch wheels

• Aluminum door sills

• Three-spoke multifunction steering wheel with shift paddles

• Leather seating surfaces

• Platinum Gray inlays

• 10.1-inch MMI® touch display

See the Audi A3 & Audi S3 at Audi Fletcher Jones Today

So, does the Audi S3 pique your interest or is the Audi A3 more your style? We can help you take a closer look and test drive both Audi sedans in Costa Mesa when you visit our team. Contact us online today and be sure to look into our in-house financing options. We look forward to helping you upgrade your ride at Audi Fletcher Jones.

Disclaimers:

*Starting MSRP of $47,400 for a 2024 Audi S3 Premium. Price excludes $1,095 destination, taxes, title, other options and dealer changes. Dealer sets actual price.

**Starting MSRP of $35,800 for a 2024 Audi A3 40 TFSI Premium. Price excludes $1,095 destination, taxes, title, other options and dealer changes. Dealer sets actual price.