Used Audi A3 Prices by Year
As of October 2026, a used Audi A3 typically lists for $15,437 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $7,000 for a 2011 to $35,988 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 2,383 live listings, not a book value, and the A3 steps down a median 12.0% per model year of age.
Audi A3 price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Avg mileage | EPA combined | NCAP | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $35,988 | $32,873 – $42,235 | 6,660 mi | 28 MPG | — | 95 |
| 2025 | $32,271 | $28,998 – $35,608 | 10,942 mi | 28 MPG | — | 67 |
| 2024 | $22,315 | $20,125 – $28,417 | 44,056 mi | 30–32 MPG | — | 329 |
| 2023 | $24,290 | $19,992 – $27,958 | 37,574 mi | 30–32 MPG | — | 239 |
| 2022 | $21,734 | $18,182 – $25,128 | 49,674 mi | 31–32 MPG | — | 117 |
| 2020 | $18,995 | $14,489 – $22,697 | 65,612 mi | 25–30 MPG | 5★ | 130 |
| 2019 | $16,711 | $11,960 – $21,385 | 73,880 mi | 25–29 MPG | 5★ | 109 |
| 2018 | $15,437 | $10,500 – $19,998 | 79,341 mi | 25–36 MPG | 5★ | 222 |
| 2017 | $12,822 | $9,078 – $17,981 | 89,032 mi | 25–34 MPG | — | 173 |
| 2016 | $10,650 | $7,800 – $14,996 | 96,172 mi | 26–39 MPG | 5★ | 357 |
| 2015 | $9,995 | $6,999 – $14,750 | 101,151 mi | 26–35 MPG | 5★ | 436 |
| 2013 | $8,897 | $5,659 – $12,248 | 110,958 mi | 24–32 MPG | — | 36 |
| 2012 | $8,993 | $6,131 – $11,716 | 111,140 mi | 24–32 MPG | — | 38 |
| 2011 | $7,000 | $3,660 – $11,126 | 119,904 mi | 24–32 MPG | — | 35 |
“Typical price” is the national median asking price; the range covers the middle 80% of listings (10th–90th percentile), so it excludes teaser and outlier prices on both ends.
Cheapest Audi A3
The cheapest quotable model year is the 2011, typically listing for $7,000 (most between $3,660 and $11,126) with an average odometer of 119,904 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the PREMIUM at a typical $22,175. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 12.0%, and the per-year table above shows where the price-per-mile balance is best. See the cheapest Audi A3 listings for sale →
Most expensive Audi A3
The priciest used model year is the 2026 at a typical $35,988 (most between $32,873 and $42,235). The most expensive common trim is the QUATTRO PREMIUM PLUS, typically $28,906 — a $6,731 spread over the base PREMIUM within the same nameplate.
Audi A3 price by trim (last 4 model years)
The trim changes the price more than a model year does: the cheapest common trim, the PREMIUM, typically lists for $22,175; the priciest, the QUATTRO PREMIUM PLUS, for $28,906. The PREMIUM is what the used market mostly stocks — 65.0% of trim-labeled listings, while the PREMIUM PLUS is the rarest quotable trim at 7.7%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIUMMost popularCheapest | $22,175 | $19,981 – $26,986 | 65.0% | 45,424 mi |
| QUATTRO PREMIUM | $28,193 | $23,971 – $32,990 | 15.4% | 21,410 mi |
| QUATTRO PREMIUM PLUSPriciest | $28,906 | $24,296 – $38,824 | 11.9% | 21,782 mi |
| PREMIUM PLUS | $27,995 | $22,823 – $31,327 | 7.7% | 25,859 mi |
Share = portion of the model's trim-labeled used listings from the last 4 model years — a supply-side popularity signal. Trims with fewer than 25 live cars are not quoted.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Audi A3 cost?
As of October 2026, a used Audi A3 typically lists for $15,437 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $7,000 (2011) to $35,988 (2026), based on 2,383 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Audi A3?
A used 2026 Audi A3 typically lists for $35,988, with most asking prices between $32,873 and $42,235. Average odometer reading is 6,660 miles.
What's the cheapest year of the Audi A3 worth looking at?
The 2011 model year is the least expensive quotable year at a typical $7,000 — but compare its mileage (119,904 miles on average) and per-year table above before deciding; a newer year at a small premium often carries far fewer miles.
How fast does the Audi A3 depreciate?
Across adjacent model years currently on the market, the A3 steps down a median 12.0% per model year of age — e.g. moving one year older typically saves about that share of the price.
How much does the trim change a used A3's price?
A lot: over the last 4 model years, the cheapest common trim (PREMIUM) typically lists for $22,175 while the priciest (QUATTRO PREMIUM PLUS) runs $28,906 — a $6,731 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the PREMIUM (65.0% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $22,175.
How much is a used 2015 Audi A3?
A used 2015 Audi A3 typically lists for $9,995, with most asking prices between $6,999 and $14,750; average odometer is 101,151 miles (436 for sale).
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See also: Audi A3 hub — live listings & specs · Audi A3 MPG by year · All model price pages · Best used cars by budget.