Used Audi A3 for Sale nearCarbondale, IL

How much does the Audi A3 cost in today's market?

Used Audi A3 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Audi A3's current nationwide average price is $19,721, and its lowest point over the past year was $18,811. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi A3 a good car?

Yes — the Audi A3 is a strong pick if you want a compact luxury sedan with a fun driving feel and upscale presentation. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the A3 for its performance, handling, stylish design, and quality interior features. High fuel economy is another recurring highlight, and many shoppers also value the car’s engaging driving experience and premium feel.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2016 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are a cramped back seat, limited cargo space, and a lane-departure warning system that can be distracting in daily use.

36.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A3 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Audi A3 as a stylish, enjoyable compact luxury car with strong performance and a refined interior. Expert feedback also points to a well-sorted chassis, solid road manners, and a premium-feeling cabin across the model years with expert coverage.

• Owners rate the Audi A3 between 3.8 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most worth watching on older examples, where accident history and prior use deserve extra attention before you commit.

What should I look for when buying a used Audi A3?

Across all model years, at 73.5% accident-free, a meaningful share of listings has prior incidents — history verification is especially important.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2022 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Audi Pre Sense Front, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, a vehicle exit warning system, and Audi Side Assist blind-spot monitoring.
• Infotainment: a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: The A3 is EPA-rated at 28 mpg combined.

Which Audi A3 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Audi A3 offers these trims:

• Premium: This trim gives you the core A3 experience with the 10.25-inch digital instrumentation panel, the 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, and the standard driver-assistance suite. It suits you if you want the most accessible way into the model.
• Premium Plus: This is the best-value trim because it adds the Sonos premium sound system, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio, Adaptive Cruise Assist, Lane Guidance, and hands-on detection capability for the steering wheel. It also brings the larger 12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus display and navigation through the available Technology Package.

What Audi A3 do most buyers choose?

The Audi A3 years with the most listings are 2023, 2024, and 2025.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices, which can make it easier to find the right color, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to be the years where deal availability is strongest, which helps if you want to compare several listings before buying.

What is the Audi A3's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used and want to benefit from softer pricing. The biggest drops are concentrated in the older and mid-cycle years, while the newest recent years are also moving lower. That creates a broad range of opportunities across the lineup.

The 2023, 2017, and 2018 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi A3 safe?

• 2025: 8/10
• 2022: 9/10
• 2016: 8/10
• 2015: 8/10

Audi Pre Sense Front, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, a vehicle exit warning system, and Audi Side Assist blind-spot monitoring are standard on the 2025 A3.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Audi A3 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −8.45% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −7.6%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 39.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 39%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,622. The Audi A3 offers a premium-feeling cabin with stylish design and an engaging driving experience.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2025 Audi A3 is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, 201 horsepower, 236 lb-ft of torque, and a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
• Tech: Audi equips the A3 with a 10.25-inch digital instrumentation panel and a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, access to Audi Connect services, and a six-speaker sound system.
• Safety: The Premium Plus trim adds Adaptive Cruise Assist with adaptive cruise control, Lane Guidance, and hands-on detection capability for the steering wheel.
• Starting price: The 2025 Audi A3 has a base price of $39,495 including destination.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2025 Audi A3 compare to the 2025 BMW 2 Series?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2025 Audi A3:

• Pros: Fun to drive, Premium interior materials, Impressive technology.
• Cons: Cramped back seat, Not much cargo space, Sketchy lane-departure warning system.

2025 BMW 2 Series:

• Pros: Fun to drive, Standard all-wheel drive, Plenty of cargo space.
• Cons: Uninspired styling, Unintuitive technology, Firm ride quality.

Our experts score the 2025 Audi A3 7.7/10 and the 2025 BMW 2 Series 6.3/10. The Audi leans into premium materials and impressive technology, while the BMW counters with standard all-wheel drive and more cargo space. If you care most about styling and cabin polish, the A3 has the edge; if you want extra utility and standard AWD, the 2 Series makes a stronger case.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 10, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.