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 $37,103, and its year-round low is $23,349.00. 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 is a strong pick if you want 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 are a slight delay in power delivery, limited cargo space, and higher pricing on upper trims.

33.0% 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 data highlights a car that feels fun to drive, rides well, and keeps technology easy to use. Across the model years in the data, that combination points to a car that delivers a polished ownership experience.

• 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 is best managed by choosing a well-documented example with a clean history and a strong maintenance record.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 77.3% — 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, rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control
• Infotainment: a smaller touchscreen with standard Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity, plus 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 is the best-value trim, adding adaptive cruise control, lane-keep assist, and a wireless charging pad for $49,695.
• Prestige: this 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 2024, 2023, and 2022.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choices, which makes it easier to compare prices, mileage, and condition. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often when looking for the best mix of availability and value.

What is the Audi S3's resale value?

The price movement shown here points to a softer used market for this model year, which can work in your favor if you're shopping now. A decline of this size gives you more room to find a competitive deal, especially if you're comparing multiple listings. 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 −7.22% versus a year ago.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 36.8% good and great deals.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings. The Audi S3 offers a compact, sporty character that blends performance with everyday refinement.

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.
• Tech: The latest model includes a smaller touchscreen, standard Apple CarPlay or Android Auto connectivity, a digital instrument cluster, and an upgraded Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus version.
• 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 28, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.