Used Audi A3 for Sale near Illinois

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 $20,083, and its lowest point over the past year was $18,828. Recently, prices have come down for the 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 character, premium interior materials, and impressive technology. The all-generations owner rating is 4.58/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the A3 for its performance, handling, stylish design, and quality interior feel. Fuel economy also comes up often as a plus, which helps the A3 work well as an everyday luxury car.

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

The main trade-offs in recent expert reviews center on a cramped back seat, limited cargo space, and a lane-departure warning system that can be distracting.

37.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A3 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Audi A3 as enjoyable to drive, with strong performance, sharp handling, and a polished cabin. Expert feedback also points to a well-sorted chassis, refined drivetrain, and quality materials that help the car feel upscale across model years.

• Owners rate the Audi A3 between 3.8 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking maintenance history carefully and choosing a car with a clean, well-documented service record.

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

Across all model years, at 74.1% 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: EPA-rated at 28 mpg combined, with a Southern California evaluation loop result of 28.4 mpg.

Which Audi A3 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Audi A3 offers these trims:

• Premium: the entry trim, with the A3’s turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and standard Quattro AWD.
• Premium Plus: the best-value trim if you want the strongest mix of equipment, adding the Sonos premium sound system, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio, Adaptive Cruise Assist, Lane Guidance, and hands-on detection capability for the steering wheel.

What Audi A3 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume model years usually give you more shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, trims, and condition. They also tend to be the years buyers focus on most when looking for a balance of availability and value.

What is the Audi A3's resale value?

Most Audi A3 model years are down year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while one recent model year is still edging upward. Overall, the table points to a market where many A3s have become more affordable over the past year.

The 2023, 2018, and 2017 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 −8.43% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −12.14%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 41% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 40.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,458. The Audi A3 offers a stylish cabin, engaging driving dynamics, and a premium feel that make it appealing across model years.

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 latest model adds Adaptive Cruise Assist with adaptive cruise control, Lane Guidance, and hands-on detection capability for the steering wheel.
• Starting price: the A3’s base price is $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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.