New Audi S3 for Sale nearHamel, IL

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 $35,126, and over the past year it reached a low of $28,452. 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 is a strong pick if you want a compact sport sedan that blends performance, comfort, and approachable tech. The all-generations owner rating is 4.9/5 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 prices on upper trims. 38.1% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi S3 models reliable?

Owners consistently give the Audi S3 top marks, and the available expert feedback points to a car that feels rewarding to drive while still staying comfortable and easy to live with. The strongest themes across the data are fun-to-drive character, good ride quality, and user-friendly technology.

• Owners rate the Audi S3 between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose carefully and verify condition, since the strongest years also show solid owner satisfaction and broad market availability.

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

Across all model years, accident-free inventory is solid at 81.1% — 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: frontal collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, and rear parking sensors; Premium Plus adds blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.
• Infotainment: a smaller touchscreen with physical switches, plus standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
• 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: This is the entry point, 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, along with the features that make the S3 feel more complete for daily use.
• Prestige: This trim adds a head-up display and upgraded Matrix LED headlights for shoppers who want the most upscale equipment.

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 give you more listings to compare and a better chance of finding the right color, mileage, and price combination. They also often become the most popular used picks because the market has had time to build up supply.

What is the Audi S3's resale value?

Prices are moving lower for both model years shown here, which can create better opportunities for used buyers. The larger drop stands out as a more noticeable shift, while the smaller decline suggests a steadier price pattern. Overall, the table points to softening values rather than upward momentum.

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

The base S3 comes standard with frontal collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, and rear parking sensors. Stepping up to the mid-grade Premium Plus trim adds blind-spot monitoring, lane-keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, and adaptive cruise control.

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 −8.75% versus a year ago, and the 2016 model is at −3.63%.
• Deal availability: The 2023 model has 42.1% good and great deals, and the 2016 model has 38.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings. The Audi S3 offers a balanced mix of sporty performance, everyday comfort, and easy-to-use technology.

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.
• Tech: A digital instrument cluster is standard, and an upgraded Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus version is available as part of an optional Technology package.
• Safety: The base S3 comes standard with frontal collision mitigation, lane-departure warning, and rear parking sensors, while Premium Plus 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.

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.

How does the 2022 Audi S3 compare to the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2022 Audi S3:

• Pros: Fun to drive, Great ride quality, Easy-to-use technology.
• Cons: Slight delay in power delivery, Not much cargo space, Pricey in higher trims.

2022 Volkswagen Golf R:

• Pros: Fun to drive, Standard all-wheel drive.
• Cons: Uninspired styling, Unintuitive technology.

Our experts score the 2022 Audi S3 7.7/10 and the 2022 Volkswagen Golf R 8.2/10. The Audi S3 leans into comfort and user-friendly tech, while the Golf R adds standard all-wheel drive and a slightly stronger engine. The S3 also brings a better deal share and more listings, which can make shopping easier.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.