Used Audi S3 for Sale nearSan Luis Obispo, 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 $38,258, and its lowest point over the past year was $28,479. 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 full model range.

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 center on a slight delay in power delivery, limited cargo space, and pricing that climbs in higher trims.

36.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi S3 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Audi S3 highly, and the available expert review also points to a car that feels easy to live with thanks to its ride quality and approachable technology. The 2022 review highlights fun driving manners, strong comfort, and straightforward controls.

• 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 when you focus on well-kept examples with clean history reports and consistent maintenance.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.6% — 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 sticks with a smaller touchscreen, keeps an appropriate amount of physical switches, and includes standard Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity.
• Fuel efficiency: In terms of fuel economy, the 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 Premium 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 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 on price, mileage, and condition, which is why they tend to be the most popular used picks.

What is the Audi S3's resale value?

The price movement shown here points to a decline, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. The change is meaningful rather than minor, so recent-model buyers may find better value than they did a year ago.

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 −8.24% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 37.3% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings. The Audi S3 offers a sporty, upscale character that blends sharp styling with everyday comfort.

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, and a digital instrument cluster is standard.
• Safety: Stepping up to the mid-grade 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 11, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.