Used Audi Q3 for Sale near South Carolina

How much does the Audi Q3 cost in today's market?

Used Audi Q3 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Audi Q3's current nationwide average price is $24,419, and its lowest point over the past year was $21,107. Recently, prices have come down for the 2024 and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi Q3 a good car?

Yes — the Audi Q3 is a strong pick if you want a compact luxury SUV with a polished feel and broad appeal. The all-generations owner rating is 4.67/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Q3 for its comfortable ride, luxurious interior, and high-tech features. The model also earns repeat praise for its smooth driving experience and available all-wheel drive, which help define its everyday appeal.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2019 models among the highest across all years.

The main tradeoffs center on fuel economy, rear-seat space, and cargo room, while some versions also bring a less engaging powertrain feel and a transmission that can be less polished in daily driving.

35.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi Q3 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Q3’s comfortable ride, upscale cabin, and well-rounded feature set as part of its long-running appeal. The model also earns repeated praise for its refined driving character and solid build quality.

• Owners rate the Audi Q3 between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the Q3’s long-term ownership picture looks encouraging overall, especially on later model years with stronger owner feedback and a more modern feature set.

What should I look for when buying a used Audi Q3?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.2% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: standard driver-assist features include adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, traffic-sign recognition, a driver-attention monitor, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Infotainment: the current version of Audi’s Multimedia Interface (MMI) infotainment system is based on the Android Automotive OS, but it still includes standalone wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2026 Audi Q3 is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined (22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway), and our test car’s trip computer showed a 24.1-mpg average after a day of driving.

Which Audi Q3 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Audi Q3 offers these trims:

• Audi Q3: Audi’s single-trim setup brings standard all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 255 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, the Digital Stage screen setup, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitors, rear cross-traffic alert, leather upholstery, wood dashboard trim, and a panoramic sunroof; it’s the best-value choice because it bundles the model’s core luxury, tech, and safety features in one package.

What Audi Q3 do most buyers choose?

The Audi Q3 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer a broader mix of prices, equipment, and availability. That makes them easier to compare side by side when you want the best balance of value and selection.

What is the Audi Q3's resale value?

Most model years are down year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used after the sharpest price drops have already happened. One model year is moving up, but the broader pattern still favors shoppers looking for value. The smallest changes are concentrated in the years that have held value best.

The 2023, 2019, and 2017 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi Q3 safe?

• 2026: 6/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2019: 9/10
• 2016: 8/10

The 2026 Audi Q3 includes a standard driver-assistance suite with adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, traffic-sign recognition, a driver-attention monitor, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, and rear cross-traffic alert.

For the safest used buy, the 2019 and 2021 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Audi Q3 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −18.66% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.32%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 35.6% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 38%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,665. The Audi Q3 offers a refined cabin, a comfortable ride, and a premium-feeling everyday driving experience.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Q3 remains available only with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but output increases to 255 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque—27 hp and 22 lb-ft more than before.
• Tech: An 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.8-inch touchscreen are combined in one curved housing, and the current version of Audi’s Multimedia Interface (MMI) infotainment system is based on the Android Automotive OS, but it still includes standalone wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: The list of standard driver-assist features covers the bases, encompassing adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, traffic-sign recognition, a driver-attention monitor, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $44,995 with the mandatory $1,295 destination charge.

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.