2011 Audi A3 Consumer Discussions

2007 GTI vs Audi A3

• Re: for what its worth [qbrozen]

  Written by: andres3 on Aug 25, 2011 4:44:50 PM

  0-60 with GTI or A3 depends a lot on how much traction your front wheels have as you get off the line. Road conditions, tires. Audi spec'd the A3 with DSG at 6.7 sec for 0-60 MPH in 2006. Seems about right to me. Did your 2007 GTI have a launch control button? That is one thing that makes me jealous of the GTI's in 2011 that is lacking in the ... Read More

Audi A3 Lease Questions

• Re: August A3 Lease Rates? [hedges1]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 9, 2011 5:02:56 PM

  I certainly do hedges1. Audi Financial Services' August buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2012 A3 2.0T Premium quattro with 15,000 miles per year are .00143 and 56%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2012 A3 TDI FWD are .00146 and 57%. The numbers for the 2011 versions of ... Read More

• Re: May 2011 A3 Offers? [robritz]

  Written by: Car_man on May 5, 2011 3:55:45 PM

  Greetings robritz. Audi Financial Services' May buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 A3 2.0T Premium Plus with quattro and 15,000 miles per year are .00064 and 48%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. Other than $500 loyalty cash, Audi is not currently providing any cash incentives on leases of this car. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & ... Read More

• May 2011 A3 Offers?

  Written by: robritz on May 4, 2011 12:17:13 PM

  Hi, wondering if anybody has seen/heard anything yet about the new May 2011 offers. The Audi site still shows the ones that expired on May 3 and can't seem to find any mention on the web or on local dealer sites. Hoping to get a Premium Plus this week so hopefully the A3 still is getting the incentive love! Thanks!

• Re: A3 TDI Lease Rates for Feb [churwitz]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 5, 2011 4:16:30 PM

  Hi churwitz. Audi's March numbers are still good in April, but the numbers that you referenced are from February. AFS' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 A3 Premium Plus 2.0T with 15,000 miles per year are .00009 and 48%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 39 month lease are .00009 and 47%. You definitely don't want to lease this ... Read More

• Re: A3 Quattro 2.0 [rchandler84]

  Written by: Car_man on Apr 5, 2011 4:10:10 PM

  You're welcome Ryan. Audi Financial Services' April buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 A3 2.0T Premium FWD with 15,000 miles per year are .00009 and 52%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a 2011 A4 TDI Premium are .00136 and 55%. The only cash incentive that I am aware of on leases of this car is $500 for ... Read More

• Re: A3 Quattro 2.0 [Car_man]

  Written by: rchandler84 on Apr 4, 2011 1:24:08 PM

  Hi- Thanks for all your good advice and information! I'm considering a 2011 A3 lease and was wondering what the money factor and residual value for April for the A3 Gas and TDI models. Does Audi have any current incentives or offers on either model? About how much above invoice should I look to pay? Thanks! -Ryan

• Re: A3 Quattro 2.0 [leasebuyer]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 8, 2011 4:18:30 PM

  No problem leasebuyer. Audi Financial Services' March buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 A3 TDI Premium Plus with 12,000 miles per year are .00136 and 53%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of a regular aka non-TDI A3 Premium Plus without quattro are .00009 and 50%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: ... Read More

• Re: A3 Quattro 2.0 [cfdc]

  Written by: Car_man on Mar 3, 2011 3:55:21 PM

  Hi cfdc. Audi is running a special on 39 month leases this month. That's the route that I would go if I was in the market for an A3 right now. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 39 month lease of a 2011 A3 Premium Plus quattro and with 12,000 miles per year are .00063 and 50%, respectively for consumers who qualify for ... Read More

• Re: A3 TDI Lease Rates for Feb [leasebuyer]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 17, 2011 4:11:55 PM

  Thanks leasebuyer. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 A3 TDI Premium Plus with 12,000 miles per year are .00154 and 54%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical 42 month lease are 00174 and 50%. The numbers for the A3 Premium Plus Gas without quattro are .00018 and ... Read More

• Re: A3 2.0T DSG Quattro [hedges1]

  Written by: Car_man on Feb 2, 2011 3:34:35 PM

  Hi hedges1. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 A3 2.0T Premium Plus quattro with 15,000 miles per year are .00072 and 50%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 42 month lease are .00092 and 46%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: A3 TDI lease rates? [mike_in_nepa]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 31, 2011 6:38:45 PM

  Hey Mike. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 A3 TDI Premium Plus with 15,000 miles per year are .00154 and 52%, respectively. The numbers for an otherwise identical 42 month lease are .00174 and 48%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• Re: Advertised Lease Deal [dmack411]

  Written by: Car_man on Jan 6, 2011 4:30:23 PM

  You're very welcome, dmack411. The most important numbers that you should focus on with this deal are this car's selling price and its money factor. The selling prices of leased vehicles are negotiable, just as if you were paying cash for or financing them. Shoot for a selling price that's as close to dealer invoice as possible. You can find this car's exact invoice price over in the New Vehicle Pricing ... Read More

• Re: Audi A3 TDI> need lease advice, nov rates [coldrainnsnow]

  Written by: Car_man on Nov 9, 2010 5:37:59 PM

  Hi coldrainnsnow. Audi Financial Services' November buy rate lease money factor for the 2011 A3 TDI is .00162. The easiest way to get a good deal on a leased vehicle is to shop around for the lowest possible selling price and then have the dealer that you decide to go with calculate your vehicle's monthly payment using its buy rate lease money factor. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences ... Read More

• Audi A3 TDI> need lease advice, nov rates

  Written by: coldrainnsnow on Nov 9, 2010 4:19:03 PM

  We have asked a local dealer (Oregon) to prepare a lease offer for an A3 premium plus TDI. Below are the brand new rates from Audi website for the gas model. Since we haven't received info from the dealer yet, might you have access to the TDI rates? Also, would appreciate advice on how the steps for negotiating a lease. We are looking for a 12K limit, approx. $3000 down. Thank ... Read More

• Re: a3 premium plus quattro [mwahlert]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 28, 2010 4:15:35 AM

  Hello mwahlert. Audi Financial Services' October buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 A3 2.0T Premium Plus with quattro and 15,000 miles per year are .00090 and 52%, respectively. I don't believe that Audi is leasing 2010 A3s any longer. If you really want one, you can either finance it at 1.9T for 5 years or take advantage of $1,500 dealer cash. ... Read More

Audi A3 Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

• A3 TDI pricing in se florida

  Written by: miamibob on Oct 3, 2010 10:02:16 AM

  The beginning june, 2010, my locale dealer wanted full sticker for their last exec demo, then i was out of the country and bogged down for about 6 weeks.previously pines audi had stock and very good pricing--500 over dealer invoice Everything was sold out and the new 2011's were coming in. i am still drivng my 2006 A3. I would like to buy A3 TDI prem+ My locale dealer was not ... Read More

Audi A3 Lease Questions

• Re: 2011 A3 TFSI Premium & Premium Plus Lease Numbers [cappla]

  Written by: Car_man on Oct 1, 2010 3:01:29 AM

  I sure do, cappla. Audi Financial Services' current buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 Audi A3 Premium FWD with 15,000 miles per year are .00035 and 55%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of an '11 A3 Premium Plus FWD are .00035 and 51%. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & ... Read More

• Re: 2011 A3 TDI Premium Plus Lease Rates [plmguy]

  Written by: Car_man on Sep 15, 2010 2:53:56 AM

  Hi plmguy. I don't believe that Audi Financial Services' lease program varies by region. AFS' new September buy rate lease money factor and residual for a 36 month lease of a 2011 A3 TDI Premium Plus with 15,000 miles per year are .00171 and 54%, respectively. Car_man Host Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Forum

• 2011 A3 TDI Premium Plus Lease Rates

  Written by: plmguy on Sep 6, 2010 5:08:00 PM

  I am in Southern California and spent the better part of today negotiating a lease deal with a dealership in Texas. Car is an A3 TDI Premium Plus. Finally passed off to finance and he has different numbers than I have seen. For a 2011 TDI Premium Plus, I am used to seeing .00179 MF and 51% MF. But, he is sayin 53% Residual (I'll take it) but a MF of ... Read More

• Re: 2011 A3 TDI [westoftown]

  Written by: Car_man on Aug 30, 2010 2:55:31 AM

  I certainly do, westoftown. Audi Financial Services' August buy rate lease money factor and residual value for a 36 month lease of a 2011 A3 TDI Premium with 15,000 miles per year are .00179 and 58%, respectively for consumers who qualify for its top credit tier. The numbers for an otherwise identical lease of an '11 A3 TDI Premium Plus are .00179 and 54%. The used A3 that you're interested in ... Read More

• 2011 A3 quattro

  Written by: caswil55 on Jul 13, 2010 7:50:06 PM

  Hello, I am looking into buying a 2011 Audi A3 Quattro, with cold weather package and bluetooth in Colorado. I don't know if I am getting a good deal or not! Price of Car: $33, 625 (same as invoice- but I haven't even seen the invoice, as the car is currently being shipped from Germany) Monthly payment including 4.75% tax: $492 (15 k miles on 36 month lease) Money factor: 0.00129 ... Read More

Audi A3 Tire/Wheel Questions

• A3 Tires

  Written by: a3fan2 on May 17, 2010 11:24:58 AM

  I also have a 2006 A3 Quattro. My first set of OEM Pirellis wore out at 17,500 miles and were very noisy. My second set were Kumho Ecstas which lasted about 25,000 miles so my 3rd set were also Kuhmos since I was fairly happy with road noise and life. I got about 27,000 out of those. My fourth set were Falken 912 at the recommendation of Tires Plus (and they ... Read More

Changes You'd Like To See in the A3

• Something new about A3

  Written by: mamboo on Apr 8, 2010 11:48:41 AM

  Maybe you would like this one, although there are just some minor changes such as reshaped side mirrors and chrome strips on the door handles on the exterior and a new gear selector for the S tronic transmission, a flat-bottomed leather sports steering wheel and others on the inside. Check out more details on http://www.auto-power-girl.com/cars-news/2010/04/08/audi/4155/the_2011_audi_a3_s- portback_unveiled_today.html

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• after a few months with the a3

  Written by: jxbst15 on Jun 18, 2008 7:58:13 PM

  I've been pleasantly surprised by the A3 coming from a MINI Cooper S. This car is just plain fun, and now the question that keeps re-running in my head is why so many people lately are so fixated on MINIs in general when for many, the A3 is probably a better choice. Around where I live, I rarely see any A3s on the road but I'm seeing MINIs everywhere I go. ... Read More

Changes You'd Like To See in the A3

• Re: a couple minor things I'd Like To See in the A3 [cdnpinhead]

  Written by: go4dave on Jun 7, 2008 8:12:14 PM

  Ahh,, i've never driven the TSX...... and you have to understand,,, i LOVE my car,,,, it's fun to drive. those 11 things i mentioned are just minor things,, that i would like to see them change, or upgrade you might say. But, i truly, believe,, that i am going to move to the RS4 AVANTA WAGON QUATTRO. It's equiped with all of the above, but of course that's in Europe. It ... Read More