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2024 Audi RS 3 Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2024 Audi RS 3 is a high-performance version of Audi's small A3 sedan. It's powered by a turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine (401 horsepower, 369 lb-ft of torque) paired to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and all-wheel drive. Keep reading for our rundown of the RS 3's significant standard and optional features:

RS 3
Comes well equipped with:

  • 19-inch wheels with high-performance summer tires
  • Adaptive sport suspension with lowered ride height (for improved comfort and handling)
  • LED headlights
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Keyless entry and ignition
  • Auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors
  • Heated, power-folding side mirrors
  • Premium leather upholstery with diamond quilt stitching
  • Power-adjustable and heated front seats with driver's seat memory
  • Three-zone automatic climate control
  • LED interior lighting
  • Digital instrument cluster
  • 10.1-inch touchscreen display
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (includes wireless connectivity)
  • Wireless smartphone charging pad

Advanced driver assist features include:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane departure mitigation (warns you of a lane departure when a turn signal isn't used and can automatically steer to maintain lane position)
  • Adaptive cruise control (adjusts speed to maintain a constant distance between the vehicle and the car in front)
  • Lane centering system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane)
  • Automated parking system (steers into a parking spot with little or no driver intervention)

The RS 3 also offers several packages and a few stand-alone options. Highlights include:

  • RS Technology package
    • Integrated navigation system
    • Head-up display (displays important information in your sight line on the windshield)
    • Bang & Olufsen audio system
    • Traffic sign recognition (detects certain road signs and displays them on the instrument panel)
  • Black Optic Plus package
    • 19-inch wheels in matte black finish
    • Black badging
  • Carbon package
    • Carbon-fiber mirror caps, rear spoiler and side sill inlays
  • RS sport exhaust
  • Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning (alerts you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while in reverse)
  • Black roof

Which RS 3 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The RS 3 is only available in one model, but there are several option packages and stand-alone options to consider. We suggest adding the RS Technology package for the Bang & Olufsen sound system and the convenient head-up display. Make sure to opt for the RS sport exhaust system for an improved aural experience.

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Comparing average pricing near
Conway, AR
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RS 3 Base
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Features

Bluetooth
standard
Navigation
optional
Satellite radio
standard
Keyless Ignition
standard
Cruise control
standard
Adaptive cruise control
standard
Parking assistance
standard
Upholstery
premium leather
Heated seats
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
Sunroof
standard
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Specifications

Country of final assembly
Germany
Drivetrain
all wheel drive
Engine power
401 hp @ 6,500 rpm
Engine torque
369 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
Engine displacement
2.5 l
Engine configuration
inline 5
Transmission
7-speed automated manual
Tire size
265/30R19 (FRONT) 245/35R19 (REAR)
Wheel size
Wheel type
painted alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
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Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
19 / 29 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
276 / 421 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Turning circle
40.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,649 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
78.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.9 in.
Height
55.6 in.
Length
178.8 in.
Wheelbase
103.6 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
8.3 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
Front Head Room
36.8 in.
Front Leg Room
41.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
54.8 in.
Rear Head Room
36.6 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.2 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
53.0 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$85,448
Average Cost Per Mile
$1.14
Depreciation
$35,798
Financing
$12,461
Taxes & Fees
$5,740
Fuel
$12,496
Insurance
$8,677
Maintenance
$8,108
Repairs
$2,168
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Colors

Interior
Black Fine Nappa/Express Red Stitching, premium leather
Black Fine Nappa/Micrommata Green Stitching, premium leather
Black Fine Nappa/Super Black Stitching, premium leather
Exterior
Daytona Gray Pearl Effect
Glacier White Metallic
Kemora Gray Metallic
Turbo Blue
Tango Red Metallic
Kyalami Green
Python Yellow Metallic
Mythos Black Metallic