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The 2015 Audi A3 range of configurations is currently priced from $8,999.
Our most recent review of the 2015 Audi A3 resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.
Carsguide Contributing Journalist Chris Riley had this to say at the time: Looks like an Audi. Drives like an Audi, but has the ability to deliver amazing fuel economy - what a shame it's so expensive. For the same price you could have the high-performance S3 (I know which one we'd take).
You can read the full review here.
This is what Chris Riley liked most about this particular version of the Audi A3: In effect it's three cars in one, Petrol engine automatically used when the battery runs out, Braking energy re-charges the battery
The 2015 Audi A3 carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1400 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The Audi A3 2015 prices range from $10,340 for the basic trim level Hatchback Sportback 1.4 TFSI Attraction to $23,650 for the top of the range Convertible 2.0 TDI Ambition.
The Golf is great but questionable beyond the warranty, which rules it out for you. The A3 is a Golf under the skin, so that makes the Mazda3 the safe choice but you should also crunch the numbers on an A-Class and test drive to see if it makes you feel more special than the Mazda for your retirement.
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