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2012 Audi A3 Overview

Price Range: $27,270 to $30,850

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Audi’s signature hatchback is back for more in 2012, offering luxury and versatility at an affordable price. The A3 competes with other small family cars such as the Volkswagen Golf, MINI Cooper, and Volvo C30. Don’t expect a major change when it comes to the latest A3, as Audi kept most features and options exactly the same as last year.

Engine options for the 2012 A3 include a 200-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 207 pounds-feet of torque and a 140-horsepower, turbocharged 2.0-liter clean diesel engine with 236 pounds-feet of torque. The standard four-cylinder comes in either a six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission with optional Quattro® all-wheel drive. On the other hand, the diesel engine is limited to a six-speed automatic transmission and cannot be equipped with all-wheel drive.

When it comes to fuel economy, there’s a big difference depending on your choice of engine. The standard gasoline four-cylinder engine gets 21-22 mpg city and 28-30 mpg highway (depending on transmission and all-wheel drive options). However, an A3 with the turbodiesel engine blows that away and clocks in at a monster 30 mpg/city and 42 mpg/highway.

When it comes to exterior design and styling, the A3 retains its sleek, sporty body style from the previous year. All trims come with an S line® rear spoiler, LED tail lights, and fog lights. Upgrading to the Premium Plus trim will get you xenon headlights and LED daytime running lights. The A3 can also be fitted with aluminum roof rails, a panoramic sunroof, and 18’’ summer performance tires.

You’ll find leather seating surfaces, aluminum doorsill inlays, dual-zone automatic climate control, and power windows with one-touch operation in all trims of the 2012 A3. Higher trims are equipped with a leather-wrapped sport steering-wheel with audio and Bluetooth® mounted controls. Technologies such as cruise control, USB/auxiliary audio inputs, and satellite radio round out the list of standard features. The MMI® Navigation plus system with real-time traffic will cost you extra. Audi gives you freedom to customize the inside of your A3 with three different interior colors and sport front seats.

The A3 comes with six standard airbags and optional rear side-impact airbags for second row passengers. All trims are fitted with brake assist, a security system with a panic alarm, traction control, and Audi® hill hold assist.

The 2012 Audi A3 is a solid hatchback that gracefully balances comfort, performance, and efficiency. Commuters benefit from the fuel economy of the turbodiesel while outdoor enthusiasts might opt for an A3 with all-wheel drive capabilities. In the end, the A3 is a great all-around small family vehicle.
2012 Audi A3

2012 Audi A3

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Uncover Rebates & Incentives

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These additional manufacturer savings programs can help you get your best deal.*

  1. Cash Rebates
  2. Low Interest Financing
  3. Special Leasing Options

Some manufacturers also provide first-time buyer, military, and other programs to target specific customer segments.

*Incentive programs are subject to change at any time by the manufacturer.

Secret 1
Consumer Incentives

Zero percent financing, employee discount, cash back, out-the-door price tags...

Most dealers work hard to offer the public competitive prices. These incentives can grab your attention, but they can also obscure the actual terms you're getting on your purchase.

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Secret 2
Finance & Insurance

Most state franchise laws prohibit manufacturers from selling cars directly to the public, so the dealer will be your middleman. But in terms of financing and insurance, you can choose a bank or the dealer directly.

How can you determine what's in your best interest?

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Secret 3
Additional Costs

Destination charges, taxes, license and title fees, advertising fees... When going to a dealership, you must ask for an explanation of any fee you don't understand. But you need to choose your battles wisely. Your local car dealer may have taken a loss or slim profit along the way, and your fighting over something like a doc fee when the deal is nearly wrapped up may be counterproductive.

In any case, there are many fees and charges in the sale process: some inevitable, others questionable. How do you tell them apart?

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Secret 4
Trade-in Value

If you currently own a car, it probably represents profit. The question is, whose profit will it be?

With few exceptions, you'll get the most money for your used car by selling it privately. That's because dealers pay wholesale prices — not retail prices — for used cars, and they sell them at retail.

Your current car's value can be used to lower the price on your new car. However, most people underestimate their used car's value when going to a dealership. How can you maximize your value?

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Secret 5
Dealer Holdback

The car manufacturer holds back a fraction of the price of all vehicles the dealership sells. Then, it returns the money to the dealership, usually on a quarterly basis.

Dealer holdback began its life as a safety net that ensured the manufacturers would have a security deposit of sorts if a dealership missed payments, and the dealerships would have money on hand to cover overhead costs when the holdback was returned.

How can you take advantage of dealer holdbacks to get the bottom line price?

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Secret 6
Dealer Incentives

Unlike consumer incentives, dealer incentives are factory-to-dealer incentives that reduce the dealer's true cost to buy the vehicle from the factory to below invoice.

Manufacturers offer these incentives on a regional basis to generate sales on specific models. These incentives are sometimes referred to as "spiffs," and they can touch off competition among dealers to move slower-selling stock.

For instance, a dealer incentive may kick in when a certain sales target is reached, with each subsequent sale resulting in a higher factory-to-dealer rebate. How can you benefit from that?

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