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2025 Audi RS 3 Trims Comparison

Which 2025 RS 3 trim does Edmunds recommend?

The 2025 RS 3 is available only in one trim level. We wouldn't say any of the optional packages are must-haves. The RS Technology package really just adds integrated navigation and a head-up display, while the extra-pricey Dynamic Plus package's carbon-ceramic brakes are likely to only be appreciated on a track. But we do admit it would be hard to say no to the more boisterous sport exhaust system.

2025 RS 3 trim level differences

The 2025 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
Standard features include:

  • 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 start
  • Auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors
  • Heated, power-folding side mirrors
  • Premium leather upholstery with diamond quilt stitching
  • Heated, power-adjustable front seats with driver's seat memory
  • Three-zone automatic climate control
  • LED interior lighting
  • Digital instrument panel
  • 10.1-inch touchscreen display
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration (includes wireless connectivity)
  • Wireless smartphone charging pad
  • 15-speaker Sonos premium audio system

Advanced driver assist features include:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Lane keeping assistance (steers the RS 3 back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Surround-view camera system (gives you a top-down view of the RS 3 and its surroundings in tight parking situations)

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)
    • Traffic sign recognition (detects certain road signs and displays them on the instrument panel)
  • Dynamic Plus package
    • Carbon-ceramic front brakes
    • Ultra-high-performance summer tires
    • Carbon-fiber engine cover
    • 180-mph top speed
  • Carbon package
    • Carbon-fiber mirror caps, rear spoiler and side sill inlays
  • Sport exhaust
  • Black roof

Pricing

What others are paying
$65,023
Low supply is pushing the market average above MSRP.
Prices based on sales in OH thru 9/15/25
Final assembly in Germany

Compare 2025 RS 3 trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Columbus, OH
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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
394 hp
Engine torque
369 lb-ft
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
20 / 30 / 23 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.5 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
290 / 435 miles
Fuel Type
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Turning circle
39.4 ft.
Curb weight
3,627 lb.
Ground Clearance
Overall Width with Mirrors
78.1 in.
Overall Width without Mirrors
72.9 in.
Height
54.8 in.
Length
178.5 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®
$84,252
Average Cost Per Mile
$1.12
Depreciation
$35,792
Financing
$13,754
Taxes & Fees
$5,491
Fuel
$14,019
Insurance
$5,239
Maintenance
$7,963
Repairs
$1,994
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Colors

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