Used Audi Q3 for Sale nearWinston Salem, NC

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 $24,508, and its lowest point over the past year was $21,106. 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 owner 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 smooth driving experience and available all-wheel drive also come up often as recurring strengths.

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

The main trade-offs that show up in recent expert reviews center on fuel economy, rear-seat space, and performance that leans more toward comfort than excitement.

37.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi Q3 models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Audi Q3 strong marks for comfort, upscale feel, and everyday usability. Expert writeups also point to a generally solid reliability record and relatively few serious recalls, which supports the Q3’s reputation as a reassuring used buy.

• 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 long-term ownership picture looks favorable overall, especially if you choose a well-kept example with a clean history report.

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:

• 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:

• Q3: The single-trim setup brings the 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 255 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, standard all-wheel drive, the Digital Stage screen setup with an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.8-inch touchscreen, 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 standard S Line styling. This is the best-value choice because it bundles the broadest equipment set in one model.
• Q3 with Technology Package: This adds OLED taillights, a head-up display, and the optional Driver Assistance Package with a 360-degree camera system, Adaptive Cruise Assist, and Park Assist Plus.
• Q3 with Infotainment Package: This adds SiriusXM satellite radio and the 12-speaker, 420-watt Sonos audio system.

What Audi Q3 do most buyers choose?

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

Those higher-volume years tend to be popular because they combine broader inventory with strong deal percentages, giving you more choices at prices that still look competitive. They also sit close to the newest feature-rich versions, which makes them appealing for shoppers who want modern equipment without paying top-of-market prices.

What is the Audi Q3's resale value?

Most model years in the table are moving lower year over year, which is good news if you want to buy used. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer years, while a few older examples are changing more slowly. One model year is moving up, but the overall pattern still favors shoppers looking for value.

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 Q3 includes a standard driver-assist 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 −19.3% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −15.12%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 38% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 40.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,727. The Audi Q3 offers a refined cabin, a comfortable ride, and an upscale feel that make it easy to live with every day.

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: The Q3 gets its own version of the Digital Stage screen setup, combining an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.8-inch touchscreen, and 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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.