For the same model year, dealers ask 12 points more than private sellers; FL is the cheapest state at -9% and MN the priciest at +41%; a four-wheel drive Q3 asks +8% against the median of its model year.
Audi Q3 price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | 10 | |
| 2023 | — | 8 | |
| 2022 | — | 5 | |
| 2021 | — | 8 | |
| 2020 | — | 14 | |
| 2019 | — | 9 | |
| 2018 | — | 24 | |
| 2017 | — | 16 | |
| 2016 | — | 21 | |
| 2015 | — | 16 |
For the 2020 model year, the Audi Q3 has a median asking price of $14,997; the Buick Encore asks $10,115 and the Jeep Renegade $13,991. It is the priciest of the three, 48% above the cheapest.
Dealer or private seller
On the Audi Q3 the dealer markup works out at 12% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dealer | 246 | +7.1% | $15,845 |
| Private seller | 83 | -4.5% | $12,199 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2016 Q3, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 75–100k and 100–125k bands the asking price falls 22%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 75–100k miles | 28 | |
| 100–125k miles | 27 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Audi Q3 is drivetrain: 4WD asks +8% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 189 | +8.2% |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive | 50 | -7.6% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Audi Q3 asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is MN at +41%, cheapest FL at -9% — 50 points apart, which on a $12,500 car is roughly $6,262.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 31 | |
| OR | 44 | |
| CA | 91 | |
| CO | 16 | |
| TX | 13 | |
| ID | 18 | |
| AZ | 12 | |
| WA | 27 | |
| NM | 12 | |
| MN | 20 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Audi Q3 cost?
The median asking price is $12,500 across 395 live listings. A 2015 asks about $9,495 and a 2025 about $28,990. The most listed year is 2018, at $11,999.
Is a used Q3 cheaper than a Buick Encore?
No. For the 2020 model year the Q3 has a median asking price of $14,997 and the Buick Encore $10,115, so the Q3 asks 48% more.
Is it cheaper to buy a Q3 from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 7.1% above and private sellers 4.5% below, a gap of about $1,740 on a 2020 at $14,997.
How much value does a Q3 lose per 25,000 miles?
About 22% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2016 Q3, measured from the 75–100k band to the 100–125k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Audi Q3 valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Q3?
Of the states with enough listings, FL asks least at -8.8% against the national median, and MN most at +41.3%. On the typical $12,500 Q3 that spread is about $6,262.
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