For the same model year, dealers ask 18 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -22% and MO the priciest at +17%; a front-wheel drive A3 asks -8% against the median of its model year.
Audi A3 price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | 8 | |
| 2022 | — | 13 | |
| 2020 | — | 6 | |
| 2018 | — | 9 | |
| 2017 | — | 12 | |
| 2016 | — | 25 | |
| 2015 | 2.1× | 37 | |
| 2012 | 1.9× | 40 | |
| 2011 | — | 5 | |
| 2010 | — | 11 | |
| 2007 | — | 12 | |
| 2006 | — | 13 |
For the 2017 model year, the Audi A3 has a median asking price of $11,649; the Mini Clubman asks $9,995. It is the priciest of the two, 17% above the cheapest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Audi A3 the dealer markup works out at 18% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 267 | +5.2% | $11,699 |
| Private seller | 170 | -12.4% | $7,575 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2015 A3, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 50–75k and 125–150k bands the asking price falls 31%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 50–75k miles | 11 | |
| 75–100k miles | 42 | |
| 100–125k miles | 49 | |
| 125–150k miles | 13 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Audi A3 is drivetrain: FWD asks -8% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 111 | +5.1% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 190 | -7.5% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Audi A3 asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is MO at +17%, cheapest FL at -22% — 40 points apart, which on a $8,800 car is roughly $3,485.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 42 | |
| TX | 22 | |
| DC | 14 | |
| OH | 18 | |
| NV | 17 | |
| CO | 28 | |
| OR | 31 | |
| WI | 13 | |
| WA | 41 | |
| MO | 14 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Audi A3 cost?
The median asking price is $8,800 across 527 live listings. A 2006 asks about $4,500 and a 2023 about $23,999. The most listed year is 2012, at $5,900.
Is a used A3 cheaper than a Mini Clubman?
No. For the 2017 model year the A3 has a median asking price of $11,649 and the Mini Clubman $9,995, so the A3 asks 17% more.
Is it cheaper to buy a A3 from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 5.2% above and private sellers 12.4% below, a gap of about $3,520 on a 2022 at $19,999.
How much value does a A3 lose per 25,000 miles?
About 8% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2015 A3, measured from the 75–100k band to the 125–150k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Audi A3 valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a A3?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -22.4% against the national median, and MO most at +17.2%. On the typical $8,800 A3 that spread is about $3,485.
Why do A3 prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 37 listings of the 2015 A3, the priciest tenth asks 2.1× what the cheapest tenth does: $12,000 against $5,800.
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