New Audi Q3 for Sale nearColerain, NC

How much does the Audi Q3 cost in today's market?

Used Audi Q3 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Audi Q3's current nationwide average price is $24,332, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $21,111 over the past year.

Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi Q3 a good car?

Yes — the Audi Q3 is a strong used luxury SUV choice if you want comfort, refinement, and a premium-feeling cabin in a compact package. The all-generations owner rating is 4.67/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Q3 for its comfortable ride, luxurious interior, and high-tech features. The model also earns repeat praise for its smooth driving experience and all-wheel drive availability.

Expert reviews rate the 2021 and 2019 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are a modest powertrain, a transmission that can feel less polished in everyday driving, and rear-seat and cargo space that trail some rivals.

40.6% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi Q3 models reliable?

Owners consistently praise the Audi Q3 for its comfortable ride, refined interior, and high-tech features. Expert reviews also point to a quiet, polished driving character and strong value retention across the model line.

• Owners rate the Audi Q3 between 4.0 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, the Q3 looks like a solid long-term ownership choice if you prioritize comfort and premium feel, with the best results coming from well-kept examples and a clean history report.

What should I look for when buying a used Audi Q3?

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 83.4% — 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:

• Fuel efficiency: The 2026 Audi Q3 is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined (22 mpg city, 29 mpg highway), and our test car’s trip computer showed a 24.1-mpg average after a day of driving.

Which Audi Q3 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Audi Q3 offers these trims:

• Q3: The single-trim setup brings standard all-wheel drive, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 255 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, leather upholstery, wood dashboard trim, 18-inch wheels, and standard driver-assistance features including adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, traffic-sign recognition, a driver-attention monitor, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, and rear cross-traffic alert. This is the best-value choice because it bundles the most important equipment into one well-equipped model.

What Audi Q3 do most buyers choose?

The Audi Q3 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

Higher-listing model years tend to be the easiest to shop because you get more inventory to compare, which can help you find the right color, mileage, and price. They also tend to be the most visible choices for used buyers because there are more examples on the market at any given time.

What is the Audi Q3's resale value?

Most Audi Q3 model years are down year over year, which is good news if you're shopping used because it creates more room for value. The biggest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while several older years show smaller declines.

The 2023 model year is holding steady, with prices close to flat year-over-year.

The 2023, 2019, and 2020 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi Q3 safe?

• 2026: 6/10
• 2021: 9/10
• 2019: 9/10
• 2016: 8/10

The 2026 Q3 includes standard driver-assistance features such as adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, traffic-sign recognition, a driver-attention monitor, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, and rear cross-traffic alert.

For the safest used buy, the 2019 and 2021 models both post the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Audi Q3 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −22.09% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.88%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 43% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 43.7%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $28,713. The Audi Q3 offers a refined cabin and a comfortable, premium driving feel that make it easy to live with every day.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The Q3 remains available only with a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine, but output increases to 255 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque—27 hp and 22 lb-ft more than before.
• Tech: An 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.8-inch touchscreen are combined in one curved housing, and the current version of Audi’s Multimedia Interface includes standalone wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
• Safety: The list of standard driver-assist features covers the bases, encompassing adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, traffic-sign recognition, a driver-attention monitor, forward-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, and rear cross-traffic alert.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $44,995 with the mandatory $1,295 destination charge.

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 October 20, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.