2013 Audi A3 Premium

price excludes 1st month, bank fee, DMV fee, dealer fee, and local taxes. must qualify for tier A credit. prices are for in-stock vehicles only. prices are subject to change without notification. pictures are for illustration purposes only. Must qualify for Audi Loyalty. Introduction Envy isn't pretty, but sometimes it's justified. Take the 2013 Audi A3, for instance. European drivers already enjoy a fully redesigned A3, with several body styles to choose from, including two- and four-door hatchbacks, a sedan and a convertible. In the U.S., we're limited to last year's four-door hatchback. When the redesignfinally arrives here next year, the sedan will be the sole choice. With the hatchback wagon's impending departure, 2013 marks the last chance to benefit from the A3's additional utility (though we don't put it past Audi to bring other body styles later). Along with its flexibility and cargo space, the current A3's other strengths -- an upscale yet understated interior and sporty driving dynamics -- areleft intact. Also returning for 2013 are two solid engine choices. The base, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder should appeal to drivers seekingsome excitement, while the 2.0-liter TDI turbodiesel should resonate with those who prioritize fuel economy. With available all-wheel drive, the A3 also delivers more grip in wet conditions or when simply zipping through a fast, dry corner. Too bad it's not available on the TDI, though. While 2013 might markthe end of the A3 hatchback in the U.S., a handful of alternatives are still available. We count the Acura TSX Sport Wagon as a close competitor with the added benefit of more spacious seating. The Lexus CT 200h and its hybrid-powered fuel economy should interest some buyers. And let's not forget the Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen, which shares much of the A3's underpinnings and offers even more cargo capacity, yet lacks the Audi's luxury brand cachet. If the 2013 Audi A3's attributes strikethe right chord with you, wesuggest you pick one up sooner than later. Otherwise you'll be left to envy someone else's or hope that Audi eventually sends us the new hatchback. Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options The 2013 Audi A3 is a four-door wagon offered in two trims: Premium and Premium Plus. Standard equipment on the Premium includes 17-inch alloy wheels, foglights, cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, leather upholstery and a 10-speaker sound system with CD player, satellite radio and an auxiliary audio jack. The Bluetooth Value package adds an eight-way power driver seat (includes four-way lumbar adjustment), a multifunction steering wheel and Bluetooth. The Premium Plus package comes standard with the Bluetooth Value package and adds different wheels, xenon headlights, LED running lights, steering wheel shift paddles (with the automatic transmission), aluminum interior trim and enhanced interior lighting. The Audi Navigation System Plus package adds a navigation system, a dash-mounted Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) and the choice of either a six-CD changer or an iPod interface. The Convenience package adds automatic headlights, automatic wipers, rear parking sensors, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a Bose premium sound system. Optional on both cars is the Cold Weather package, which adds heated front seats, heated mirrors and heated windshield washer nozzles. Also available are a panoramic sunroof, rear side airbags and a Sport package that includes 18-inch wheels, summer tires, a sport-tuned suspension and sport seats. The Titanium Sport package (available on the Premium Plus) adds special exterior and interior trim to the Sport package. Powertrains and Performance The 2013 Audi A3 is available with either a gasoline (2.0T) or a diesel (TDI) engine. The A3 2.0T is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder that makes 200 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque. Front-wheel driv