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2023 Audi S3

Price Range: $27,892 - $39,998

Audi S3 Reviews

Owner Reviews

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My 2022 Audi S3
5 out of 5 stars
Tom S., 03/06/2022
2022 Audi S3 Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
I love this car. I bought one of the first 2022 S3s that arrived at the dealership in October of 2021. It is a premium plus package and has all the options that a fully loaded Audi offers except head up display and dancing lights (?). MSRP was little over $57K and I got it a touch below MSRP (😊) and got all the $$$ for my trade and more. I have close to 3200 miles on it. It is quick, … fast, handles well, very comfortable, awesome daily driver, gets good mileage, looks great, built solid, and will go like bat out of hell when needed. I have had a lot of nice cars, but this one is my favorite. I was also considering a Golf R, but the interior and design of this car is worth far more than the options like the drift mode and extra few ponies Golf R offers.
Rocket Power
5 out of 5 stars
Patrick V, 12/07/2024
2023 Audi S3 Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
I’ve been driving my s3 for two years now and it’s a great compact sedan. The acceleration is incredible, takes off 0-60 in around 4+ seconds. Suspension is stiff but handles extremely well. The best way to drive this car is in sport dynamic manual. The paddle shifters stay in that mode and it makes you feel more engaged with the car. It’s also one of the last generations of Audis with … tactile buttons and sounds adding to the cabin experience. Great on gas mileage too considering its turbo engine and any bursts of hard driving. The only complaint I have is the interior piano black and the gear shifter, it’s terrible, but they’ve already fixed that with the 8.5Y. These are hard to find so I’m pleased with the overall experience and hope they continue refining this model.
Excited but disappointed
1 out of 5 stars
Mc Audi., 08/01/2023
2022 Audi S3 Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM)
1. Nappa leather steering wheel stitching is unraveling a little over a year-audi reply: I interior trim only covered for 12 months. Sorry 2. the car came with factory seatbelt pretensioner issues (they won't work at highway speeds) and a passenger side airbag was packed backwards possibly causing metal to blow out. Audi reply: don't have a fix yet (took over 6 months to get a fix). I … asked what should I do in the meantime. Audi said don't drive it and they won't know when a fix will be released. 3. the MMI (multimedia interface). doesn't connect to the phone half the time. when it does connect it will sometimes disconnect. when you try to pair it again, it says unrecognized. 4. the homeland portion doesn't open the garage door consisitently (same as my GF 2021 Q3. never NEVER buy an AUDI. Audi middleburg hts Ohio service manager just blows you off. I can only equate the Audi experience to paying for dinner at a Michelin star restaurant and being served Burger King but worse service.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Audi S3, so we've included reviews for other years of the S3 since its last redesign.

Safety

Our experts like the S3 models:

Audi Pre Sense Front
Warns if a front collision is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time.
Audi Active Lane Assist
Alerts you if you start to drift out of your lane without signaling and can steer to help nudge you back.
Audi Side Assist
Notifies you if there's a car in your blind spot and alerts you if you activate the turn signal.


FAQ

Is the Audi S3 a good car?

The Edmunds experts tested the 2023 S3 both on the road and at the track, giving it a 8.2 out of 10. Edmunds’ consumer reviews show that the 2023 S3 gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 3 reviews) What about cargo capacity? When you're thinking about carrying stuff in your new car, keep in mind that the S3 has 8.3 cubic feet of trunk space. And then there's safety and reliability. Edmunds has all the latest NHTSA and IIHS crash-test scores, plus industry-leading expert and consumer reviews to help you understand what it's like to own and maintain a Audi S3. Learn more

What's new in the 2023 Audi S3?

According to Edmunds’ car experts, here’s what’s new for the 2023 Audi S3:

  • Adaptive cruise control is now an option for the base Premium trim
  • Convenience package now includes a wireless charging pad
  • Part of the third A3 generation introduced for 2022
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Is the Audi S3 reliable?

To determine whether the Audi S3 is reliable, read Edmunds' authentic consumer reviews, which come from real owners and reveal what it's like to live with the S3. Look for specific complaints that keep popping up in the reviews, and be sure to compare the S3's 4-star average consumer rating to that of competing vehicles. Learn more

Is the 2023 Audi S3 a good car?

There's a lot to consider if you're wondering whether the 2023 Audi S3 is a good car. Edmunds' expert testing team reviewed the 2023 S3 and gave it a 8.2 out of 10. Our consumer reviews show that the 2023 S3 gets an average rating of 4 stars out of 5 (based on 3 reviews). Safety scores, fuel economy, cargo capacity and feature availability should all be factors in determining whether the 2023 S3 is a good car for you. Learn more

How much should I pay for a 2023 Audi S3?

The least-expensive 2023 Audi S3 is the 2023 Audi S3 Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM). Including destination charge, it arrives with a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of about $46,800.

Other versions include:

  • Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) which starts at $46,800
  • Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) which starts at $49,500
  • Prestige 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM) which starts at $53,500
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What are the different models of Audi S3?

If you're interested in the Audi S3, the next question is, which S3 model is right for you? S3 variants include Premium 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM), Premium Plus 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM), and Prestige 4dr Sedan AWD (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 7AM). For a full list of S3 models, check out Edmunds’ Features & Specs page. Learn more

Cost to Drive

Monthly estimates based on costs in California
$285/mo  for S3 Premium
vs
$311/mo
Avg. Compact Car
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