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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 08:11 AM
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So I am currently looking for Sport Sedan with AWD....and Audi released their A3 as a new breed. I can't believe it, and I don't think I still can.

29,900 MSRP Base ?

Quattro AWD ?

4 doors ?

Paranomic Headlights and LED ?

300 HP ?

My goodness, are they trying to kill EVO and STI that hard ?
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 08:20 AM
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I don't think the base car @ $29K will be loaded with 300hp, etc....HID yes.....but if it is....I'm getting one!!!

I'm more interested in the S3....

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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 08:25 AM
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Oh....you are right, I think the base is more like 200 hp. The S3 is the one 300HP LOL....

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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 08:30 AM
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The S3 is very interesting.Looking forward to see that model.
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 09:26 AM
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I don't need anything smaller than a IS (looking at GS's now), but I still like this petit A3/S3
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
I don't need anything smaller than a IS (looking at GS's now), but I still like this petit A3/S3
I bet the new A3 sedan has just as much rear seat legroom as your 2g IS
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 09:56 AM
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Are you sure the $29K model includes Quattro??

This what what the October press release said:

Audi today announced base pricing for its all-new 2015 A3 sedan. This compact powerhouse represents the entry level to the Audi brand of luxury vehicles with no compromises – it will offer a combination of standard features including a panoramic glass sunroof, leather seating surfaces, and bi-xenon headlights, all at a base MSRP starting at $29,900.
Xenons, not LED headlights. No mention of Quattro.
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by tex2670
Are you sure the $29K model includes Quattro??

This what what the October press release said:



Xenons, not LED headlights. No mention of Quattro.
I Made mistake

Those are Base model, not the S model

I think the S model is priced close to 45k
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by bagwell
I bet the new A3 sedan has just as much rear seat legroom as your 2g IS
At 175.5in to my IS's 180in I have no doubts
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Old Jan 11, 2014 | 05:46 PM
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The A3 sedan and S3 in particular are very appealing, but I doubt $30k will get you all that.
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 01:32 AM
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This car will steal a lot of BMW 1 series sale. The 1 is sooooo ugly compare to this.
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LOL the base A3 does not have 300HP & a pano roof.
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Old Jan 12, 2014 | 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by yowps3
LOL the base A3 does not have 300HP & a pano roof.
The PR does list the pano roof as a standard feature as quoted above. Quite a good value vs. the CT.
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official and complete pricing released

http://www.audiusa.com/models/audi-a3-sedan
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Old Jan 17, 2014 | 08:34 AM
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Looks like its the size of the b5 a4
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