Used Audi S3 for Sale nearNew Bern, NC

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 $35,132, and its nationwide low point over the past year was $28,452. Recently, prices have come down for the 2016 and 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 overall ownership experience is especially appealing if you want a compact sport sedan that blends performance with everyday usability. 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 by experts are a slight delay in power delivery, limited cargo space, and higher pricing in upper trims.

37.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi S3 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Audi S3 highly, with scores ranging from 4.0 to 5.0 stars across the model years in the data. Expert commentary also points to a well-rounded driving experience, with strong ride quality and easy-to-use technology showing up as recurring strengths.

• 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 verify condition carefully and focus on well-kept examples with clean history reports.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 80.9% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2019 models.

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Premium Plus trim adds blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.
• Infotainment: smaller touchscreen with standard Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity and a digital instrument cluster.
• 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 these trims:

• Premium: The base trim starts at $46,895 and includes summer tires, LED headlights, a digital instrument cluster, leather upholstery, a sunroof, and heated front seats.
• Premium Plus: This trim starts at $49,695 and adds adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a wireless charging pad; it stands out as the best-value choice.
• Prestige: The top trim starts at $53,495 and 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 2023, 2024, and 2022.

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 are cross-shopping, so you often see more active deal flow.

What is the Audi S3's resale value?

The table shows prices moving lower year over year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The larger drop points to more room for value on one recent model year, while the smaller decline suggests steadier pricing on the older one. Overall, the pattern favors buyers who want to wait for a softer asking price.

The 2016 and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi S3 safe?

• 2022: 7/10

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 −7.36% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −2.56%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 40.7% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 34%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $36,176. The Audi S3 offers a balanced mix of sporty performance and everyday comfort that makes it easy to live with.

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, and it uses a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic with Audi’s Quattro all-wheel-drive (AWD) system.
• Tech: A smaller touchscreen, an appropriate amount of physical switches, standard Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity, and a digital instrument cluster help the cabin feel intuitive and easy to use.
• Safety: The base S3 comes standard with frontal collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, and rear parking sensors, while Premium Plus 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 including destination.

If you're buying used today, the 2023 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 October 6, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.