Audi RS3 Price: MSRP, Trims & Real-World Cost

The RS 3 is the small, fast end of Audi's lineup, a compact sedan with a price tag closer to a larger luxury car. The numbers that matter are the starting price, the destination charge and what happens once you start adding options.

The 2027 Audi RS 3 quattro sedan is listed at $68,895, per MotorTrend. Only one RS 3 sedan is listed, so there is no ladder of trims to climb. Ask a dealer whether Audi offers special editions or packages for the model year that change the figure.

Two figures describe the 2026 RS 3.

The 2026 RS 3 quattro is listed at $67,495 with destination included, per MotorTrend. A separate listing gives the 2026 sedan base price before destination at $66,100, per CarBuzz.

Both describe the same car, and the destination charge accounts for the difference. When you compare prices across websites, remember that one may show the base price and another the delivered price.

Whether the 2027 figure of $68,895 includes destination is not stated alongside it, so confirm with a dealer before comparing it to the 2026 numbers.

One published figure puts a 2026 RS 3 fully loaded with options at $78,140, per CarBuzz. Compare that to the base price of $66,100 and you can see how much room there is between a basic car and a heavily optioned one.

Most buyers do not end up at the base price, and most do not choose every option either. Your actual figure will land somewhere in between.

Performance cars in this class tend to offer paint choices, wheel designs, seat upgrades, audio systems and appearance packages. Each looks small on its own. Together they can add up to a large sum.

Before you order or buy from dealer stock, decide which options you care about. A car that already has them may save you the wait, but you pay for everything on the sticker, including items you would not have picked.

• Insurance. Performance compacts often carry higher premiums than their size suggests. Get a quote on the exact model.
• Tires. High-performance tires wear faster and cost more to replace than standard ones.
• Maintenance. Ask the dealer what the warranty and any included service cover.
• Sales tax, title, registration and dealer documentation fees. These vary by state and dealer.

Ask for an out-the-door price in writing from each dealer. It is the only way to compare offers fairly.

A used RS 3 may cost much less than a new one, but you take on questions of history and remaining warranty. If you are considering one, pay for an independent inspection and check the vehicle history report. A certified pre-owned program, if the dealer offers it, may provide added coverage, so ask what it includes.

Specialty compacts can sell quickly, and a dealer with a car in stock may be less flexible. Contact several Audi dealers, including ones outside your city, and ask each for an itemized quote that shows the vehicle price, options, destination and fees. If a dealer adds a charge you do not recognize, ask what it covers before you agree.

If you plan to finance, get a pre-approval from your bank or credit union first. It gives you a rate to compare against the dealer's offer.