Used Audi A3 Prices by Year
As of July 2026, a used Audi A3 typically lists for $16,699 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $7,995 for a 2011 to $45,510 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 1,892 live listings, not a book value, and the A3 steps down a median 12.1% 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 | $45,510 | $36,218 – $48,009 | 2,358 mi | 28 MPG | — | 167 |
| 2025 | $33,873 | $29,994 – $36,790 | 6,907 mi | 28 MPG | — | 72 |
| 2024 | $23,960 | $21,622 – $29,092 | 42,557 mi | 30–32 MPG | — | 270 |
| 2023 | $26,010 | $21,874 – $29,122 | 32,367 mi | 30–32 MPG | — | 224 |
| 2022 | $24,418 | $18,983 – $28,559 | 41,690 mi | 31–32 MPG | — | 66 |
| 2020 | $18,998 | $14,974 – $23,050 | 63,761 mi | 25–30 MPG | 5★ | 89 |
| 2019 | $16,699 | $11,900 – $22,998 | 71,415 mi | 25–29 MPG | 5★ | 91 |
| 2018 | $15,508 | $10,800 – $20,968 | 76,384 mi | 25–36 MPG | 5★ | 157 |
| 2017 | $13,999 | $9,488 – $17,949 | 82,346 mi | 25–34 MPG | — | 116 |
| 2016 | $10,865 | $7,878 – $14,997 | 96,615 mi | 26–39 MPG | 5★ | 225 |
| 2015 | $10,382 | $7,462 – $15,883 | 100,090 mi | 26–35 MPG | 5★ | 328 |
| 2013 | $9,995 | $6,389 – $11,995 | 106,798 mi | 24–32 MPG | — | 21 |
| 2012 | $7,999 | $5,786 – $9,995 | 109,213 mi | 24–32 MPG | — | 29 |
| 2011 | $7,995 | $4,999 – $10,100 | 115,421 mi | 24–32 MPG | — | 37 |
“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 $7,995 (most between $4,999 and $10,100) with an average odometer of 115,421 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the PREMIUM at a typical $23,890. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 12.1%, 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 $45,510 (most between $36,218 and $48,009). The most expensive common trim is the QUATTRO PREMIUM PLUS, typically $36,454 — a $12,564 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 $23,890; the priciest, the QUATTRO PREMIUM PLUS, for $36,454. The PREMIUM is what the used market mostly stocks — 59.6% of trim-labeled listings, while the PREMIUM PLUS is the rarest quotable trim at 7.2%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIUMMost popularCheapest | $23,890 | $21,318 – $27,649 | 59.6% | 42,082 mi |
| QUATTRO PREMIUM PLUSPriciest | $36,454 | $27,822 – $48,009 | 16.6% | 11,138 mi |
| QUATTRO PREMIUM | $29,403 | $25,808 – $35,029 | 16.6% | 15,827 mi |
| PREMIUM PLUS | $28,102 | $24,987 – $31,351 | 7.2% | 28,234 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 July 2026, a used Audi A3 typically lists for $16,699 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $7,995 (2011) to $45,510 (2026), based on 1,892 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Audi A3?
A used 2026 Audi A3 typically lists for $45,510, with most asking prices between $36,218 and $48,009. Average odometer reading is 2,358 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 $7,995 — but compare its mileage (115,421 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 12.1% 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 $23,890 while the priciest (QUATTRO PREMIUM PLUS) runs $36,454 — a $12,564 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the PREMIUM (59.6% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $23,890.
How much is a used 2015 Audi A3?
A used 2015 Audi A3 typically lists for $10,382, with most asking prices between $7,462 and $15,883; average odometer is 100,090 miles (328 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.