Used Audi A3 Prices by Year
As of September 2026, a used Audi A3 typically lists for $15,600 in the US. Depending on model year, typical asking prices run from $7,250 for a 2011 to $38,216 for a 2026 — every figure below is a national median of 2,117 live listings, not a book value, and the A3 steps down a median 13.0% 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 | $38,216 | $34,117 – $45,514 | 6,888 mi | 28 MPG | — | 73 |
| 2025 | $33,084 | $29,957 – $36,792 | 9,458 mi | 28 MPG | — | 66 |
| 2024 | $22,998 | $20,888 – $28,652 | 45,530 mi | 30–32 MPG | — | 311 |
| 2023 | $24,759 | $20,994 – $28,292 | 37,083 mi | 30–32 MPG | — | 224 |
| 2022 | $22,844 | $19,173 – $27,257 | 45,839 mi | 31–32 MPG | — | 96 |
| 2020 | $18,821 | $14,074 – $22,999 | 67,073 mi | 25–30 MPG | 5★ | 123 |
| 2019 | $16,499 | $11,990 – $21,282 | 71,472 mi | 25–29 MPG | 5★ | 101 |
| 2018 | $15,600 | $10,726 – $21,108 | 81,162 mi | 25–36 MPG | 5★ | 183 |
| 2017 | $13,570 | $9,613 – $17,998 | 86,693 mi | 25–34 MPG | — | 156 |
| 2016 | $10,989 | $7,990 – $15,375 | 97,509 mi | 26–39 MPG | 5★ | 326 |
| 2015 | $9,995 | $7,500 – $14,998 | 100,862 mi | 26–35 MPG | 5★ | 361 |
| 2013 | $9,348 | $5,442 – $12,519 | 108,715 mi | 24–32 MPG | — | 30 |
| 2012 | $8,993 | $6,218 – $10,981 | 105,165 mi | 24–32 MPG | — | 32 |
| 2011 | $7,250 | $5,199 – $10,536 | 117,404 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 $7,250 (most between $5,199 and $10,536) with an average odometer of 117,404 miles. Among recent model years, the least-expensive common trim is the PREMIUM at a typical $22,900. Before chasing the lowest price, weigh mileage against a one-year-newer car — each model year of age saves a median 13.0%, 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 $38,216 (most between $34,117 and $45,514). The most expensive common trim is the QUATTRO PREMIUM PLUS, typically $30,246 — a $7,346 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 $22,900; the priciest, the QUATTRO PREMIUM PLUS, for $30,246. The PREMIUM is what the used market mostly stocks — 63.5% of trim-labeled listings, while the PREMIUM PLUS is the rarest quotable trim at 8.1%.
| Trim | Typical price | Most listings fall between | Share of listings | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PREMIUMMost popularCheapest | $22,900 | $20,645 – $26,998 | 63.5% | 46,541 mi |
| QUATTRO PREMIUM | $28,174 | $24,590 – $34,185 | 17.7% | 19,116 mi |
| QUATTRO PREMIUM PLUSPriciest | $30,246 | $24,736 – $38,122 | 10.8% | 22,857 mi |
| PREMIUM PLUS | $26,997 | $22,976 – $31,743 | 8.1% | 29,970 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 September 2026, a used Audi A3 typically lists for $15,600 nationally. Depending on model year, typical prices run from $7,250 (2011) to $38,216 (2026), based on 2,117 live listings.
How much is a 2026 Audi A3?
A used 2026 Audi A3 typically lists for $38,216, with most asking prices between $34,117 and $45,514. Average odometer reading is 6,888 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 $7,250 — but compare its mileage (117,404 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 13.0% 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 $22,900 while the priciest (QUATTRO PREMIUM PLUS) runs $30,246 — a $7,346 spread within the same nameplate. The most common trim on the used market is the PREMIUM (63.5% of trim-labeled listings) at a typical $22,900.
How much is a used 2015 Audi A3?
A used 2015 Audi A3 typically lists for $9,995, with most asking prices between $7,500 and $14,998; average odometer is 100,862 miles (361 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.