2011 Audi A3

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Fuel Economy: 21 MPG city / 28 MPG highway 

Bodystyles: Hatchback 

Engines: 2.0L L4

Overview

The entry-level Audi A3 for 2011 is the only vehicle that Audi makes priced less than $30,000.00. It's a five-door hatchback fusing spectacular features, wagon utility, high style, and practicality. The result is a sophisticated vehicle that is a great starting point for consumers that will head for a more lavish Audi car later on down the road.The A3 hosts a platform like the Golf by Volkswagen. It comes with a four-cylinder, diesel, turbocharged or gas motor, both of which deliver 40 mpg. The A3 had its looks revamped in 2008. In 2011, the carmaker changed the trim, paint, and wheel configurations.The A3 sports a tight interior due to its platform; the rear seating area is somewhat cramped. If carting cargo in the rear seating area space is diminished considerably. The A3 has a less than luxurious interior, and its exterior is more square than rounded: this makes the vehicle fail to meet the standard of a curvaceous car that Audi is known for; the add-on of features elevates the cost as much as the A4 

Audi A3 Costs of Ownership

	YEAR 1	YEAR 2	YEAR 3	YEAR 4	YEAR 5	5 YR TOTAL
Depreciation	$1,605	$2,789	$2,644	$2,283	$1,793	N/A
Financing	$1,061	$844	$618	$386	$135	$3,044
Insurance	$1,218	$1,218	$1,218	$1,218	$1,218	$6,090
State Fees	$136	$99	$96	$89	$87	$507
Fuel	$1,640	$1,780	$1,932	$2,097	$2,276	$9,725
Maintenance	N/A	$286	$346	$1,045	$93	$1,770
Repairs	N/A	N/A	N/A	$356	$785	$1,141
Cost Per Year	$5,660	$7,016	$6,854	$7,474	$6,387	$33,391
Hybrid Tax Credit						N/A
5-Year Cost of Similar Vehicles						$37,911
Difference						($4,520)
Value Rating						Excellent

2011 Audi A3 Base Hatchback cost of ownership data is powered by


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