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The 2014 Audi A3 range of configurations is currently priced from $11,990.
Our most recent review of the 2014 Audi A3 resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Ewan Kennedy liked most about this particular version of the Audi A3: Solid feel that's very much part of the marque, Timeless lines make for excellent resale value
The 2014 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 2014 prices range from $10,010 for the basic trim level Hatchback Sportback 1.4 TFSI Attraction to $23,650 for the top of the range Convertible 1.8 TFSI Ambition Quattro.
The Suzuki is the best bet, by far. Avoid the older Audi, it's likely to be too costly in terms of service and repairs, the Impreza is a good car, so too is the Liberty, but the best is the Suzuki.
Your choices both get The Tick, but the Benz A250 might be too sporty for a retirement car and the A3 is an upscale Volkswagen Golf. A good mate has just bought an Accord Euro and, even though it goes out of production soon, he loves it. You should test-drive all three.
Historically you are correct but the current situation is that Audi mostly uses “tool boxes" of platforms and parts developed by parent company Volkswagen. It dresses them up nicely and adds quality but it's still a fact that an Audi A1 is a VW Polo under the skin and that an A3 is a Golf.