Used Audi A3 for Sale near South Carolina

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 $20,078, and its lowest point over the past year was $18,821. 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 owner approval across the full lineup. 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. Many also highlight the quality materials and impressive technology, along with the car's practical fuel economy.

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

The main trade-offs center on the cramped back seat, limited cargo space, and the lane-departure warning system on recent models.

33.3% 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 premium-feeling cabin. Expert feedback also points to a well-sorted chassis, refined drivetrain, and quality materials as recurring strengths.

• 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 shaped most by maintenance costs and the condition of higher-mileage examples, so a careful inspection and service-history review matter.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 75.7% — 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:

• A3: The standard A3 brings a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with 201 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, and newly standard Quattro AWD. It also includes a 10.25-inch digital instrumentation panel, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, and a basic set of driver-assistance features. This is the best-value choice if you want the core A3 experience with the strongest mix of equipment and everyday appeal.
• Premium Plus: Premium Plus adds the Sonos premium sound system, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio, Adaptive Cruise Assist with adaptive cruise control, Lane Guidance with lane-keeping assist and lane-centering assist, and hands-on detection capability for the steering wheel. It suits you if you want the most advanced tech and driver-assistance setup in the lineup.

What Audi A3 do most buyers choose?

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

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices on price, mileage, and equipment, which makes them easier starting points for used-car shopping. They also tend to be the years where you can compare more listings side by side before deciding.

What is the Audi A3's resale value?

Most model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used and want more room to find value. The biggest drops are concentrated in several older and recent years, while one model year is moving upward. Overall, the pattern points to broad softening across much of the lineup rather than stable pricing.

The 2023, 2017, and 2025 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 −7.44% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −13.02%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 33.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,573. The Audi A3 offers a premium-feeling cabin with quality materials and a stylish, compact luxury character.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2025 Audi A3 is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that makes 201 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque, and it is EPA-rated at 28 mpg combined.
• Tech: The 2025 Audi A3 includes a 10.25-inch digital instrumentation panel and a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: The latest A3 adds Adaptive Cruise Assist with adaptive cruise control, Lane Guidance with lane-keeping assist and lane-centering assist, and hands-on detection capability for the steering wheel.
• Starting price: The vehicle's base price is $39,495.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 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 September 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.