Audi S3 Premium Plus, Premium, Prestige & More

Last updated August 4, 2026

Audi S3

The Audi S3 lineup pairs compact sport-sedan performance with different levels of everyday equipment. Premium Plus and TFSI Premium Plus form the Premium Comfort trim level, the daily-driver sweet spot with added convenience and driving assistance. Premium and TFSI Premium make up the Mid-Level trim level, which puts the core S3 driving experience ahead of luxury extras. Prestige is the Fully Loaded trim level, focused on displays, lighting, and cabin technology. For 2026, Audi replaced that split lineup with one well-equipped base S3 that combines the central performance, technology, and convenience themes in a single model.

What each trim is known for

Audi S3 Premium Comfort

Premium Comfort

Premium PlusTFSI Premium Plus

The Premium Comfort trim level—Premium Plus and TFSI Premium Plus—is the everyday sweet spot, pairing the full S3 performance character with useful comfort and convenience upgrades.

Best for: Drivers who want an S3 that feels polished on commutes and highway trips without making cabin technology the main attraction.

Highlights

  • Adaptive cruise assistance with lane guidance
  • Wireless phone charging
  • Driver-seat memory with power-folding, auto-dimming mirrors
  • Premium audio system
8 in stock
Audi S3 Mid-Level

Mid-Level

PremiumTFSI Premium

The Mid-Level trim level—Premium and TFSI Premium—is the straightforward S3, centered on speed, all-weather grip, and the comfort essentials.

Best for: Drivers who care most about the S3 driving experience and do not need the extra convenience equipment of Premium Plus.

Highlights

  • Sport-tuned suspension
  • Panoramic sunroof
  • Heated leather front sport seats
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with wireless connection in later years

Compared with Premium Comfort, this level is the simpler, driving-first branch; it keeps the core S3 formula but leaves the extra convenience and broader driver-assistance focus to Premium Plus.

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Audi S3 Fully Loaded

Fully Loaded

Prestige

The Fully Loaded trim level—Prestige—is the technology-focused S3, adding richer driver displays and lighting upgrades to the same sport-sedan formula.

Best for: Drivers who want the most complete factory technology package offered in the multi-trim S3 years.

Highlights

  • Digital driver display with built-in navigation
  • Head-up display
  • Upgraded LED headlights with welcome and exit animation
  • Adaptive cruise assistance with lane guidance

Over the Mid-Level trims, Prestige adds the navigation-equipped digital driver display, a head-up display, upgraded lighting, premium audio, and more highway-driving assistance.

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Audi S3 Base Model

Base Model

base

The Base Model trim level—sold simply as the base S3—is the single-model 2026 lineup, combining strong standard performance hardware with a fuller set of everyday technology.

Best for: Drivers shopping for a 2026 S3 who want one well-equipped package rather than deciding among Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige.

Highlights

  • 328-hp turbocharged engine
  • All-wheel drive with a torque-splitting rear differential
  • Digital driver display and wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Sonos audio system

This is not a conventional step above Prestige. It replaces the earlier multi-trim structure for 2026 and bundles the core S3 hardware with stronger standard technology and convenience equipment.

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Trim comparison

FeatureMid-LevelBase ModelFully LoadedPremium Comfort
Includes
Premium, TFSI Premium0 in stock
base0 in stock
Prestige1 in stock
Premium Plus, TFSI Premium Plus8 in stock
Main identityDriving-first core trimSingle well-equipped 2026 modelTechnology-focused flagshipDaily-driver sweet spot
Recognized trim namesPremium; TFSI PremiumbasePrestigePremium Plus; TFSI Premium Plus
Highway-driving assistanceNot a defining upgradeBlind-spot and rear cross-traffic assistanceAdaptive cruise with lane guidanceAdaptive cruise with lane guidance
Driver display focusCore cabin technologyDigital driver displayDigital display with navigation; head-up displayComfort and convenience focus
Audio identityNot a defining upgradeSonos audio systemPremium audio systemPremium audio upgrade
Signature cabin convenienceHeated leather sport seatsWireless smartphone connectionHead-up display and navigationWireless charging; seat memory
Lighting identityLED exterior lightingS-specific styling focusUpgraded LEDs with animationsNot a defining upgrade

Frequently asked questions

What Audi S3 trim names should I expect on used cars?

The names depend on the era. Most 2015-2019 cars are Premium Plus or Prestige. The 2020 lineup used Premium and Premium Plus, while 2022-2025 cars generally offered Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige. The 2026 U.S. S3 has one unnamed base trim.

Is TFSI Premium different from Premium on the Audi S3?

No, it is not a higher trim. TFSI Premium is a longer label used for the Premium version in some listings. Compare the model year and actual equipment instead of treating it as a separate performance model.

What's the difference between the Audi S3 Premium and Premium Plus?

In recent multi-trim lineups, both have the same core S3 engine, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive, and sport suspension. Premium Plus adds daily-use features such as adaptive cruise assistance, wireless phone charging, seat memory, folding auto-dimming mirrors, keyless entry, and upgraded audio.

What does the Audi S3 Prestige add over Premium Plus?

On newer three-trim S3s, Prestige builds on Premium Plus with the largest digital driver display, built-in navigation, a head-up display, and upgraded headlights with lighting animations. The core engine and all-wheel-drive hardware stay the same.

Is the Audi S3 Prestige faster than the lower trims?

Generally, no. Within the same model year, the main S3 trims share the core engine and all-wheel-drive hardware. Prestige is mainly a technology and convenience upgrade, so it should not be assumed to deliver extra power.

Do the refreshed Audi S3 trims share the same performance upgrades?

Yes. In the refreshed 2025 three-trim lineup, Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige all use the 328-hp engine, seven-speed automatic, all-wheel drive, and torque-splitting rear differential. Moving up mainly changes comfort and technology.

Which Audi S3 trim is the sensible daily-driver pick?

Premium Plus is usually the balanced choice in a multi-trim lineup. It keeps the same performance hardware as Premium while adding adaptive cruise assistance, wireless charging, seat memory, folding auto-dimming mirrors, keyless entry, and upgraded audio.

Which Audi S3 trim should I look for if driving matters more than extras?

Premium is the straightforward pick on 2020-2025 cars. It delivers the core turbo engine, all-wheel drive, and sport suspension without making you step up for convenience or display upgrades.

Which Audi S3 trim has the most technology?

Prestige is the technology-focused choice on years that offer it. On newer three-trim cars, it adds a 12.3-inch digital driver display with navigation, a head-up display, upgraded headlights, premium audio, and adaptive cruise assistance.

Which Audi S3 trims have adaptive cruise assistance?

In the recent three-trim lineup, adaptive cruise assistance with lane guidance is included on Premium Plus and Prestige. Equipment changed across earlier years, so confirm the controls and feature operation on the specific used car.

Which Audi S3 trims have wireless charging and upgraded audio?

On recent multi-trim S3s, Premium Plus and Prestige include wireless phone charging and upgraded audio. The single 2026 trim also includes wireless smartphone integration and a 15-speaker Sonos audio system.

What comes on the single-trim Audi S3?

For 2026, the only U.S. trim combines the 328-hp engine, all-wheel drive with a torque-splitting rear differential, a 12.3-inch digital driver display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, Sonos audio, and blind-spot monitoring.

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