Trim Report

Audi S3 Premium2016

Includes:AUDS3|Premium
$26,148
Starting From
411
Active Listings
—
Avg Mileage

Sourced from 411 dealer listings in the latest market snapshot as of

Min $26,148
Max $67,077
From $26,148
Fresh

Premium Market Overview

All Trims Combined
From$5,000
$5K–$28K
20 listings80,000 avg miles
Premium
From$26,148
411 listings|$26K–$67K
Premium Plus
From$5,000
175 listings|$5K–$52K
Prestige
From$14,900
41 listings|$15K–$52K

2016 Audi S3 Premium Pricing

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Where to Find Audi S3 Premium

Location data for all 2016 Audi S3 trims combined

33States

If you're near California, you're in luck: 12% of listings are there. But with 33 states represented, there's likely one near you too.

Audi S3 Safety & Reliability

Safety data for all 2016 Audi S3 trims

Low Concern

Federal safety data shows 2 recalls and 14 complaints for the 2016 Audi S3, a low safety profile overall. Check the known issues section below for the most common problem areas.

2
Recalls
14
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
Recall Findings
21V1980002021-22-03
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles. The passenger occupant detection system (PODS) may malfunction and switch off the passenger air bag even when the seat is occupied.

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

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19V4740002019-19-06
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Audi S3 Sedan, 2015-2019 A3 Sedan and A3 Cabriolet, 2016-2018 A3 e-tron, and 2017-2019 RS3 vehicles. An improper electrical contact may cause the Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) to falsely detect a malfunction and deactivate the passenger air bag.

A deactivated passenger air bag increases the risk of injury during a crash.

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Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Top Complaint Areas

Of 14 issues reported over 1 model years, air bags problems are the most common for the 2016 Audi S3. A pre-purchase inspection should focus here first.

01Air Bags6
02Air Bags,seats2
03Visibility/wiper1
04Unknown Or Other1
05Air Bags,seats,unknown Or Other1
14 total across 1 model years (2016–2016)Full data at NHTSA.gov
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Audi S3 Fuel Economy

EPA fuel economy data for all 2016 Audi S3 trims

26mpg combined
·
23city
·
31hwy
·
$3,150/yr

The 2016 Audi S3 is rated at 26 MPG combined. No surprises here regardless of which trim you pick.

S3 - Automatic (AM-S6)
26mpg
2.0L 4-cyl Turbo · All-Wheel Drive
23 city31 hwy~$3,150/yr6/10 Average

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Premium Trim Buyer Questions

What to know about the 2016 Audi S3 Premium

How does the Premium compare to other Audi S3 trims?

The Premium occupies a distinct position in the Audi S3 range. See how it stacks up on the 2016 overview page.

What should I know about maintaining the 2016 Audi S3 Premium?

Budget for standard Premium maintenance plus any trim-specific items. The 2016 has 2 recalls on file. Review the known issues on the model year page for areas to inspect before purchasing.

What are the best years for the Audi S3 Premium?

For the Premium, look at the price-to-mileage ratio across model years. Later model years before a redesign tend to be the most refined version of the platform. See the Audi S3 buyer's guide.

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