The 2025 Audi A3 costs $2600 more, at $39,495, but it gains 15 pound-feet of torque in addition to standard all-wheel drive. The 2025 Audi S3 has a turbocharged four-cylinder engine that makes 328 horsepower, which is an increase of 22 horsepower. It starts at $49,995. The best-performing RS3’s torque-vectoring technology was used, and it also has a drift mode. Audi released a new A3 and S3 earlier this year. The S3 has more power, a new interior, and a more angular look. As of now, Audi has given all the necessary details, including prices, for the versions sold in the US. From 2025 to 2026, the A3 will cost $39,495 (up $2,600), and the S3 will cost $49,995 (up $1,500). On the other hand, some important improvements have been added to the price hikes. With all-wheel drive instead of front-wheel drive, the A3 has 15 pound-feet more torque, up to 236 pound-feet. Audi says that the extra power cuts the time it takes to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour by 0.3 seconds, or 6.0 seconds. A three-spoke leather steering wheel, ambient lighting, and a front center armrest are some of the new standard internal features. The S3 will once again come in two trim levels. The base Premium model will be joined by the $42,095 Premium Plus model, which is $1600 more expensive than the 2024 model. At the same time, the S3’s tech has come a long way. The 2.0-liter inline-four turbocharged engine now makes 328 horsepower, which is 22 horsepower more than in 2024. It also has 295 pound-feet of torque at its peak, which is available over a bigger range of revs (2100 to 5500 rpm). The S3 gets its torque-split clutch technology from the RS3, which has more power. The RS3 has two clutch packs, which let the car slide. There is now a new mode called “Dynamic Plus” that makes the engine respond and handle better. Audi says that the suspension wishbones have been changed to make the wheelchamber more negative. This improves the steering reaction and side grip. The transmission has also been tuned to move more quickly. Like the A3, the S3 has a Premium Plus version that costs $52,395—$1000 more than the base model. This is the last type in the line. There is also the Prestige option, which costs $56,195 and is $800 more than the S3 from last year.
