In all three trim levels, there are six optional packages available: Cold Weather Package, Bluetooth Value Package, Convenience Package, 18” Sport Package, Titanium Sport Package and Premium Package. These packages cost $500, $600, $1,275, $1,400, $2,000 and $2,000, respectively.
As for competition, the A3 has plenty. First up is the high-performance Subaru Impreza WRX hatchback, with its $25,795 base MSRP and its 265-horsepower four-cylinder engine. Next up would be the Ford Focus ST, which comes in at $23,700, can haul some cargo in its hatch and features a powerful turbocharged four-cylinder engine. Also included has to be the 2013 Mitsubishi Lancer Sportback, which comes in at just $18,495 and features a 148-horsepower engine.
The hatchback segment has really become crowded in the U.S. market as of late, but with its premium features, the Audi A3 has given itself the upper hand.