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2018 Audi S3

2018 Audi S3 Rebates and Incentives

Prices and Incentives

Dealer Price:
$43,650 - $45,550

Original MSRP:
$40,596 - $42,362

2018 Audi S3 Review

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Warranty Information
Basic: 4 Years/50,000 Miles
Recalls Issued
US NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID 21V198000
Mfg's Report Date MAR 21, 2021
Component AIR BAGS:ON-OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY
Number of Units Affected 153152
Summary Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.
Consequence A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy Dealers will replace the PODS sensor mat and update the PODS control module, free of charge. Owners letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 69BY.
Manufacturer Recall Number 69BY

2018 Audi S3 Models & Prices

2018 Audi S3 Prestige
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2.0 TFSI Prestige $43,650 $40,596 $662 / Month*

2018 Audi S3 Premium Plus
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2.0 TFSI Premium Plus $43,650 $40,596 $662 / Month*

2018 Audi S3 Tech Prestige
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2.0 TFSI Tech Prestige $45,550 $42,362 $690 / Month*

2018 Audi S3 Tech Premium Plus
Dealer Price Dealer Invoice Pricing Estimated Payments
2.0 TFSI Tech Premium Plus $45,550 $42,362 $690 / Month*

2018 Audi S3 Features and Standard Equipment

EXTERIOR Features
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
Aluminum Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Body-Colored Door Handles
Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Metal-Look Bumper Insert
Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Gray Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Metal-Look Bumper Insert
Clearcoat Paint
Colored Grille w/Chrome Surround
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
Cornering Lights
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
Front And Rear Fog Lamps
Front License Plate Bracket
Front Windshield -inc: Sun Visor Strip
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels
LED Brakelights
Light Tinted Glass
Lip Spoiler
Metal-Look Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator    
Metal-Look Power Side Mirrors w/Turn Signal Indicator    
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Programmable Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Auto-Leveling Daytime Running Lights Preference Setting Headlamps w/Washer and Delay-Off
Rocker Panel Extensions
Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers w/Heated Jets
Steel Spare Wheel
Tires: 225/40R18 Summer Performance
Trunk Rear Cargo Access
Wheels: 8.0" x 18" 5-Arm-Dynamic-Design
INTERIOR Features
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
1 12V DC Power Outlet    
40-20-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Air Filtration
Analog Appearance      
Cargo Area Concealed Storage
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
Compass
Cruise Control    
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Digital/Analog Appearance    
Driver And Passenger Door Bins
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Information Center
Driver Seat
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Fixed Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access
Front And Rear Map Lights
Front Center Armrest and Rear Center Armrest w/Pass-Thru w/Storage
Front Cupholder
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Storage    
Full Floor Console w/Storage and 1 12V DC Power Outlet    
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Oil Level, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
Heated Front Sport Seats -inc: 8-way power front seats w/4-way power lumbar adjustment
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Immobilizer IV Immobilizer
Integrated Navigation System w/Voice Activation    
Interior Trim -inc: Aluminum Instrument Panel Insert, Aluminum Door Panel Insert, Aluminum Console Insert and Chrome/Aluminum Interior Accents
Leather Seating Surfaces
Leather/Aluminum Gear Shifter Material
Leatherette Door Trim Insert
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Outside Temp Gauge
Passenger Seat
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
Power Rear Windows
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Rear Cupholder
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Mechanical Cargo Access
Smart Device Integration  
Sport Leather Steering Wheel
Trip Computer
Valet Function
MECHANICAL Features
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
14.5 Gal. Fuel Tank
140 Amp Alternator
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
4.17 Axle Ratio
60-Amp/Hr 320CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
Dual Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
Engine Oil Cooler
Engine: 2.0 TFSI 4 Cylinder
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Full-Time All-Wheel
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Sport Tuned Suspension
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Transmission w/Oil Cooler
Transmission: S Tronic 7-Spd Dual-Clutch Automatic
PACKAGE Features
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
Technology Package -inc: Audi Connect PRIME & PLUS 6 Month Trial, Bang & Olufsen Sound System, Audi Virtual Cockpit      
SAFETY Features
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
and Rear Cross Traffic Alert    
Audi pre sense front and Rear Cross Traffic Alert    
Audi Side Assist Blind Spot
Back-Up Camera
Collision Mitigation-Front    
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Front And Rear Parking Sensors
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Side Impact Beams
SIDEGUARD Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
ENTERTAINMENT Features
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Audio Theft Deterrent
Automatic Equalizer    
Bluetooth Wireless Phone Connectivity      
Digital Signal Processor    
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Steering Wheel Controls and Radio Data System  
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Glove Box Mounted Single CD, MP3 Player, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Radio Data System and External Memory Control      
Radio: Audi Concert AM/FM/1CD Player -inc: MP3 capable, SiriusXM satellite radio w/90-day trial subscription, 12-station presets, speed-dependent volume control, Audi music interface w/iPod integration includes 30-pin cable for iPod connection, 10 speakers w/180 watts including subwoofer, 6-channel amplifier, Bluetooth streaming audio and HD Radio technology      
Radio: Audi MMI Navigation Plus w/MMI Touch      
Radio: Audi MMI Navigation Plus w/MMI Touch -inc: MP3 capable, SiriusXM satellite radio w/90-day trial subscription, 12-station presets, speed-dependent volume control, Audi music interface w/iPod integration includes 30-pin cable for iPod connection, 10 speakers w/180 watts including subwoofer, 6-channel amplifier, Bluetooth streaming audio and HD Radio technology, Bang & Olufsen Sound System, Audi Connect PRIME & PLUS 6 Month Trial    
Streaming Audio      
Window Grid Diversity Antenna

2018 Audi S3 Options and Addition Equipment

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT Options
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
BLACK OPTIC DYNAMIC PACKAGE -inc: black optic exterior kit and exterior mirror housings in body color, Wheels: 8.0" x 19" Audi Sport 5-V Spoke Design, titanium matte wheels, Tires: 235/35R19 Summer
DELETE FRONT LICENSE PLATE HOLDER
RADIO: AUDI MMI NAVIGATION PLUS W/MMI TOUCH      
REAR SIDE AIRBAGS
S SPORT PACKAGE -inc: Audi Magnetic Ride, Red Brake Calipers,
S SPORT SEAT PACKAGE -inc: door armrest and kneepads in leatherette w/contrast stitching, S Sport Seats, manual adjustment for front seats w/4-way power lumbar
S SPORT SEATS -inc: manual adjustment for front seats w/4-way power lumbar
TECHNOLOGY PACKAGE -inc: Audi Connect PRIME & PLUS 6 Month Trial, Bang & Olufsen Sound System, Audi Virtual Cockpit, Radio: Audi MMI Navigation Plus w/MMI Touch,      
TIRES: 225/40R18 92H XL AS -inc: Speed limiter lowered to 130mph
TIRES: 235/35R19 SUMMER
WHEELS: 8.0" X 19" 5-DOUBLE-SPOKE-STAR-DESIGN -inc: Contrasting gray, Tires: 235/35R19 Summer
WHEELS: 8.0" X 19" AUDI SPORT 5-V SPOKE DESIGN -inc: titanium matte wheels
MODEL OPTION Options
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
PRESTIGE PACKAGE -inc: Audi active lane assist and garage door opener (Homelink), High Beam Assistant, Heated Auto-Dimming Power-Folding Exterior Mirrors, Interior Storage Package, 2 USB charge ports for rear seat, 12V Outlet For Trunk, Adaptive Cruise Control w/Stop & Go, Audi pre sense front, 20 - 95 mph operation w/coast, 4 distance settings, stop and go functionality, resume and accelerate features, Stalk on steering column, speed shown in driver information display w/enhanced braking guard (ability to initiate a full-stop below 19 mph), Audi Connect PRIME & PLUS 6 Month Trial, Bang & Olufsen Sound System, Audi Virtual Cockpit      
PRESTIGE PACKAGE -inc: Audi active lane assist and garage door opener (Homelink), High Beam Assistant, Heated Auto-Dimming Power-Folding Exterior Mirrors, Interior Storage Package, 2 USB charge ports for rear seat, 12V Outlet For Trunk, Adaptive Cruise Control w/Stop & Go, Audi pre sense front, 20 - 95 mph operation w/coast, 4 distance settings, stop and go functionality, resume and accelerate features, Stalk on steering column, speed shown in driver information display w/enhanced braking guard (ability to initiate a full-stop below 19 mph)      
PAINT SCHEME Options
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
STANDARD PAINT
PORT INSTALLED OPTIONS Options
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
AUDI BEAM-QUATTRO -inc: lower door trim LED light displaying "quattro" (PIO)
AUDI BEAM-RINGS -inc: lower door trim LED light displaying Audi logo (4 rings) (PIO)
AUDI FIRST AID KIT (PIO)
AUDI FIRST AID KIT (PIO) (DISC) NO LONGER AVAILABLE for factory ordering as of October 4, 2017. *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*    
AUDI GUARD PREMIUM TEXTILE FLOOR MATS -inc: black w/silver piping heavy duty textile mats w/S3 logo (PIO)
AUDI GUARD WHEEL LOCK KIT (PIO)
CARBON FIBER PACKAGE -inc: Carbon Fiber Spoiler, Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps w/Side Assist (PIO)
CARBON FIBER TRUNK LID SPOILER (PIO)
CARGO NET (PIO)
COLLAPSIBLE FABRIC AUDI TRUNK CARGO STORAGE BOX -inc: For trunk w/Audi rings logo (PIO)
FRONT BUMPER PAINT PROTECTION (PIO) (DISC) NO LONGER AVAILABLE for factory ordering as of July 11, 2018. *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*
GROCERY HOOKS -inc: trunk mounted hooks for holding bags (PIO)    
HOMELINK - BLACK (PIO)    
LEATHER CARE KIT (PIO)
PARTIAL HOOD & FENDERS PAINT PROTECTION (PIO) (DISC) NO LONGER AVAILABLE for factory ordering as of July 11, 2018. *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*
REAR LOAD SILL/DOOR CUP/DOOR EDGE PAINT PROTECTION (PIO)
SOUND ENHANCING RESONATOR DELETE KIT (PIO) (DISC) NO LONGER AVAILABLE for factory ordering as of April 11, 2018. *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*    
USB CABLES -inc: 1 Lightning and 1 micro USB straight head cable (PIO) (DISC) NO LONGER AVAILABLE for factory ordering as of September 5, 2018. *No Longer Factory Orderable, See Dealer for Current Availability*
USB CABLES W/1 TYPE C USB ANGLED HEAD CABLE -inc: 1 Lightning (PIO)
PRIMARY PAINT Options
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
ARA BLUE CRYSTAL EFFECT
BRILLIANT BLACK
DAYTONA GRAY PEARL EFFECT
FLORETT SILVER METALLIC
GLACIER WHITE METALLIC
MYTHOS BLACK METALLIC
NANO GRAY METALLIC
NAVARRA BLUE METALLIC
TANGO RED METALLIC
VEGAS YELLOW
SEAT TRIM Options
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
BLACK W/ROCK GRAY STITCH, FINE NAPPA LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -inc: S embossing and diamond-stitching
MAGMA RED, LEATHER SEATING SURFACES
ROTOR GRAY W/ANTHRACITE, FINE NAPPA LEATHER SEATING SURFACES -inc: S embossing and diamond-stitching

2018 Audi S3 Technical Specifications

Brakes
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes Yes Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.4 13.4 13.4 13.4
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.2 12.2 12.2 12.2
Cargo Area Dimensions
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
Trunk Volume (ft) 10 10 10 10
Engine
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
Displacement 2.0 L/121 2.0 L/121 2.0 L/121 2.0 L/121
Engine Type Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 292 @ 5400 292 @ 5400 292 @ 5400 292 @ 5400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 280 @ 1900 280 @ 1900 280 @ 1900 280 @ 1900
Exterior Dimensions
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
Height, Overall (in) 54.8 54.8 54.8 54.8
Length, Overall (in) 175.8 175.8 175.8 175.8
Wheelbase (in) 103.6 103.6 103.6 103.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.7 70.7 70.7 70.7
Fuel Tank
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.5 14.5 14.5 14.5
Steering
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
Steering Type Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 36.1 36.1 36.1 36.1
Suspension
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
Suspension Type - Front Strut Strut Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link Multi-Link
Tires
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
Front Tire Size P225/40HR18 P225/40HR18 P225/40HR18 P225/40HR18
Rear Tire Size P225/40HR18 P225/40HR18 P225/40HR18 P225/40HR18
Transmission
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD Auto-Shift Manual w/OD
Trans Type 7 7 7 7
Vehicle
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
Front Head Room (in) 39.6 39.6 39.6 39.6
Front Leg Room (in) 41.2 41.2 41.2 41.2
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.8 54.8 54.8 54.8
Passenger Capacity 5 5 5 5
Second Head Room (in) 36.4 36.4 36.4 36.4
Second Leg Room (in) 35.1 35.1 35.1 35.1
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53 53 53 53
Weight Information
Prestige Premium Plus Tech Prestige Tech Premium Plus
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3462 3462 3462 3462

2018 Audi S3 Safety Features

Safety Features
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Side Impact Beams
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Front And Rear Parking Sensors
Audi Side Assist Blind Spot
Audi pre sense front and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Collision Mitigation-Front
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
SIDEGUARD Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Driver And Passenger Knee Airbag
Rear Child Safety Locks
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Back-Up Camera
and Rear Cross Traffic Alert
News Reports & Reviews
NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS N/A