Used Audi A3 for Sale nearMachesney Park, 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 $20,030, and its lowest point over the past year was $18,796. 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 earns strong marks from owners across the lineup, and the all-generations owner rating is 4.58/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the A3 for its fun driving experience, strong acceleration, premium interior feel, and stylish design. High fuel economy also comes up often as a recurring strength, which adds to its everyday appeal.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert coverage are a cramped back seat, limited cargo space, and a lane-departure warning system that can be distracting at times.

36.4% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A3 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Audi A3 as engaging to drive, with strong performance, sharp handling, and a polished cabin that feels upscale for the class. Expert coverage also reinforces its refined character, with praise for its well-sorted chassis, classy interior, and solid overall feel.

• 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, the long-term ownership picture looks strongest when you choose a well-kept example with a clean history and stay attentive to maintenance costs.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 75.1% — always verify the vehicle history report.

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, and our result was 28.4 mpg on our Southern California evaluation loop.

Which Audi A3 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Audi A3 offers these trims:

• Premium: This trim gives you the A3’s core luxury-car formula, including the 10.25-inch digital instrumentation panel, 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, and the standard driver-assistance suite. It’s the starting point if you want the A3’s style and tech in the most accessible setup.
• Premium Plus: This is the best-value trim because it adds the Sonos premium sound system, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio, and Adaptive Cruise Assist with lane guidance and hands-on detection. It also brings the most advanced convenience and driver-assistance features in the lineup.

What Audi A3 do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you a strong mix of availability, newer features, and a wide range of prices. More listings also make it easier to compare condition, equipment, and deal quality before you buy.

What is the Audi A3's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which can work in your favor if you’re shopping used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer and mid-cycle years, while one recent year is essentially flat and the smallest declines cluster among the older models.

The 2023 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2018, and 2019 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 equips every 2025 A3 with Audi Pre Sense Front, which packages forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, along with lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, a vehicle exit warning system, and Audi Side Assist blind-spot monitoring.

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 −8.08% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −9.41%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 37.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 39.2%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $24,306. The Audi A3 offers a stylish design, premium interior materials, and an engaging driving experience.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest A3 uses a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 201 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and Quattro AWD.
• Tech: The latest A3 includes a 10.25-inch digital instrumentation panel, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Audi Connect services.
• Safety: The latest A3 adds Adaptive Cruise Assist with adaptive cruise control, Lane Guidance with lane-keeping assist and lane-centering assist, hands-on detection capability, and Predictive Control.
• Starting price: The vehicle’s base price is $39,495.

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 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.