Used Audi A3 for Sale near South Dakota

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 $20,251, and its year-round low is $18,808.27. That gives you a sense of where this model sits right now across the years in the data. 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 and a premium-feeling cabin. 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 features. High fuel economy also comes up often as a practical strength, and the car’s blend of luxury and sportiness is a recurring theme in owner feedback.

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

The main trade-offs center on rear-seat space, cargo room, and some tech and driver-assist behavior in recent years. For used shoppers, that means the A3 works best when you value driving enjoyment, upscale materials, and a polished daily-drive feel.

29.9% 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 interior feel. Expert feedback also points to a well-sorted chassis, refined driving manners, and a solid overall character that holds up well across the model years in the data.

• 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 most tied to maintenance costs and the condition of individual examples, so a careful service-history check matters.

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

Across all model years, at 74.7% 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: the entry point, with the A3’s standard turbocharged 2.0-liter engine, Quattro all-wheel drive, and the core premium-cabin experience; this is the best-value trim if you want the A3’s main strengths at the lowest price.
• Premium Plus: adds Adaptive Cruise Assist with adaptive cruise control, Lane Guidance, hands-on detection, the Sonos premium sound system, SiriusXM 360L satellite radio, and the larger 12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus display, making it the trim to choose if you want the most complete tech and driver-assist setup.

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 shopping choice, which can make it easier to compare prices, mileage, and condition. They also tend to be the years most shoppers gravitate toward when looking for a balance of availability and value.

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 because it can create more attractive pricing. One model year is moving up, while several others are falling by double digits, showing that the market is still adjusting across the lineup. The 2023, 2025, 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 −6.73% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −14.18%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.9% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 32.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $23,818. The Audi A3 offers a stylish design, comfortable front seats, accessible and helpful technology, and an engaging driving experience.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: the turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine makes 201 horsepower and 236 lb-ft, and the A3 is EPA-rated at 28 mpg combined.
• Tech: a 10.25-inch digital instrumentation panel and a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: Audi Pre Sense Front, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, a vehicle exit warning system, and Audi Side Assist blind-spot monitoring.
• Starting price: the base price of $39,495 (including destination).

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 2027 inventory to mature.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from August 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.