A wealth of advanced safety equipment, a killer infotainment system, and the choice of Audi Exclusive paint colors on even the least expensive A3 are enough to score 8 out of 10 for its features. (Read more about how we rate cars.)
The A3 line starts with the Premium for $32,150, including a mandatory $950 destination charge. Standard equipment includes dual-zone climate control, xenon headlights, a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, 12-way power front seats, SiriusXM satellite radio, Bluetooth connectivity, a rearview camera, and automatic emergency braking. Heated front seats are a $500 option, while keyless ignition and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto constitute the $900 Convenience Package.
The Premium Plus ($35,400) adds an S-Line body kit, keyless ignition with passive entry, heated front seats, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity, front and rear parking sensors,…