Used Audi S3 for Sale nearSan Jose, 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 $37,874, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $28,479 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 this data, and the expert review points to a compact sport sedan that blends performance, comfort, luxury, and technology. 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 pricing that climbs in higher trims.

36.7% 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 describes a car that feels easy to drive, comfortable, and well put together. The strongest recurring praise centers on its fun driving character, ride quality, and user-friendly technology.

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

For long-term ownership, you should pay close attention to maintenance history and overall condition, especially on older examples with higher accident exposure.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79.4% — 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 sticks with a smaller touchscreen, keeps an appropriate amount of physical switches, and includes standard Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity.
• 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: This is the base trim, and it brings summer tires, LED headlights, a digital instrument cluster, leather upholstery, a sunroof, and heated front seats.
• Premium Plus: This is the best-value trim, adding adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a wireless charging pad.
• Prestige: This 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 tend to draw more shoppers because they usually offer a broader selection of listings and more chances to find the right price, mileage, and condition mix. They also give you a better shot at comparing multiple examples side by side.

What is the Audi S3's resale value?

Used Audi S3 prices are moving lower, which can create better buying opportunities if you're shopping recent model years. The change shown here is a clear drop, so buyers may find more room to negotiate than they would in a steadier market.

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 −8.26% 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 sharp, upscale cabin with a sporty character that makes it feel special without being over the top.

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: The S3 sticks with a smaller touchscreen and keeps an appropriate amount of physical switches, while standard Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity and a digital instrument cluster add everyday convenience.
• 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 including destination 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 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.