Our S3 test unit cost $57,440 ($44,900 MSRP). We’ve tested the A35 AMG and the 2 Series Gran Coupe, and they were cheaper, even with options included. Audi added several big-ticket options to this unit, and it’s all stuff you’d either want or expect on a car like this.The Prestige Package includes Audi’s Virtual Cockpit, a Bang & Olufsen sound system, and adaptive cruise control. These are all must-have items, taking the price up to $52,095. Ibis White and Turbo Blue are the only no-cost paint options, which means the S3 requires another $595 investment if you want it to stand out.We’d skip the Black Optic package ($1,950), which is simply cosmetic. That money is better spent on the $1,100 S Sport Package, which includes red brake calipers and a sportier suspension setup with damper control. Finally, Audi added a $1,250 Nappa leather package, elevating the interior quality far beyond that of its rivals.
Driven: 2022 Audi S3 Is An Autobahn-Blaster That Blows Away The Competition
