Used Audi S3 for Sale nearChico, CA

How much does the Audi S3 cost in today's market?

Used Audi S3 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Audi S3's current nationwide average price is $36,660, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $28,413 over the past year. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi S3 a good car?

Yes — the Audi S3 earns strong marks from owners across the model years in the data, and the 2022 expert review highlights a sporty, upscale compact sedan with sharp handling and approachable tech. The all-generations owner rating is 4.86/5 across every model year in the data.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs called out in expert coverage are a slight delay in power delivery, limited cargo space, and higher pricing on upper trims.

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

Are Audi S3 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Audi S3 very highly, and the expert review for the 2022 model praises its easy-to-use technology, great ride quality, and fun driving character. The overall pattern points to a car that feels polished and satisfying to live with.

• Owners rate the Audi S3 between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by checking service history and choosing a well-kept example, especially on older cars.

What should I look for when buying a used Audi S3?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.6% — 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: The base S3 comes standard with frontal collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, and rear parking sensors, while the Premium Plus trim adds blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.
• Infotainment: The S3 uses a smaller touchscreen with physical switches, and standard Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity is included.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2022 Audi S3 is estimated by the EPA to return 23 mpg city, 32 mpg highway and 27 mpg in combined driving.

Which Audi S3 trim should I buy?

The 2022 Audi S3 offers these trims:

• Premium: The base trim brings summer tires, LED headlights, a digital instrument cluster, leather upholstery, a sunroof, and heated front seats, making it the value starting point.
• Premium Plus: This is the best-value trim, adding adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a wireless charging pad.
• Prestige: This top trim adds a head-up display and upgraded Matrix LED headlights.

What Audi S3 do most buyers choose?

The Audi S3 years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2016.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices, which can make it easier to compare trims, mileage, and condition. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so pricing and deal availability are easier to evaluate.

What is the Audi S3's resale value?

The price movement shown here points to a softer used market for this model year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping now. A decline of this size gives you more room to find value, especially if you're comparing similar listings across trims and mileage bands. The 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi S3 safe?

• 2022: 7/10

The base S3 comes standard with frontal collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, and rear parking sensors.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 7/10.

Should I buy a used Audi S3 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2023 model is at −8.06% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 38.2% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings. The Audi S3 offers a compact, sporty feel with an upscale cabin and sharp handling that make it easy to enjoy every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2022 Audi S3 is built for fun, sporting a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 306 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque.
• Tech: The S3 sticks with a smaller touchscreen and keeps an appropriate amount of physical switches, and standard Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity is included.
• Safety: The base S3 comes standard with frontal collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, and rear parking sensors, while the Premium Plus trim adds blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.
• Starting price: The 2022 Audi S3 has a starting price of $46,895 for the base Premium trim.

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 22, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.