Used Audi S3 for Sale nearVentura, 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 $37,255, and its lowest point over the past year was $28,413. 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 across the model years in this data, and the expert writeups consistently point to a sporty, upscale small sedan with engaging handling and everyday comfort. 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 on upper trims.

40.0% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi S3 models reliable?

Owners consistently rate the Audi S3 highly, and the expert coverage highlights a car that blends fun-to-drive character with easy-to-use technology and a comfortable ride. The strongest recurring praise centers on its balanced performance, polished road manners, and user-friendly cabin.

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

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 79.7% — always verify the vehicle history report.

Older model years carry meaningfully higher accident rates, so always verify the vehicle history report on pre-2020 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: standard Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity, plus a digital instrument cluster and an optional Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus upgrade.
• 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 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 2023, 2024, and 2017.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices on price, mileage, and condition, which makes them especially appealing when you want to compare several similar listings. They also tend to be the easiest years to shop quickly because there are more examples on the market at once.

What is the Audi S3's resale value?

The table shows downward movement for both model years, which can work in your favor if you're shopping used. One year has fallen sharply, while the other has moved only slightly, so the pricing picture is mixed but still favorable for buyers. 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 −8.12% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −1.16%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 42.2% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 39.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2023 model has the most listings at a current average price of $35,691. The Audi S3 offers a balanced mix of sporty handling and 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.
• Tech: As good as Audi’s native infotainment system is, most drivers will likely prefer to use the standard Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity.
• 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 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 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.