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 $37,152, and its year-round low is $23,858.95. That gives you a sense of the model's current pricing floor and where recent listings have been landing across the 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, and the model's overall appeal is reinforced by its sporty character and everyday refinement. 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 recent expert coverage are slight delay in power delivery, limited cargo space, and higher pricing as you move up the trim ladder.

33.4% 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 coverage highlights a car that blends fun-to-drive performance with easy-to-use technology and a comfortable ride. The overall ownership experience also comes through as polished and confidence-inspiring.

• 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 looks manageable if you focus on well-kept examples with clean history and solid maintenance records.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.5% — 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: frontal collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, and rear parking sensors; Premium Plus adds blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.
• Infotainment: a smaller touchscreen with a digital instrument cluster, plus standard Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity.
• Fuel efficiency: 23 mpg city, 32 mpg highway and 27 mpg in combined driving.

Which Audi S3 trim should I buy?

The 2022 Audi S3 offers...

• Premium: the base trim starts at $46,895 and brings summer tires, LED headlights, a digital instrument cluster, leather upholstery, a sunroof, and heated front seats.
• Premium Plus: at $49,695, this is the best-value trim because it adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a wireless charging pad while keeping the S3's core performance and luxury balance.
• Prestige: starting at $53,495, this trim adds a head-up display and upgraded Matrix LED headlights for shoppers who want the most upscale equipment.

What Audi S3 do most buyers choose?

The Audi S3 years with the most listings are 2024, 2023, and 2022.

Higher-volume years tend to be the easiest places to shop because you get more inventory to compare and a better chance of finding the right color, mileage, and price combination. They also tend to be the years most shoppers cross-shop first, which helps keep selection broad.

What is the Audi S3's resale value?

The price movement shown here points to a clear drop in value over the past year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. A decline of this size can create a better entry point for buyers who want a recent model without paying new-car pricing. 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 −7.81% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 35.4% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings. The Audi S3 offers a sporty yet refined driving character that makes it easy to enjoy every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The latest model pairs a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 306 horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque, plus a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic and 23 mpg city, 32 mpg highway and 27 mpg in combined driving.
• Tech: The latest model includes a smaller touchscreen, a digital instrument cluster, standard Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity, and an available Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus.
• Safety: The latest model adds blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.
• Starting price: $46,895

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 21, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.