A 2020 Audi A3 still asks 46% of what a 2026 one does — that's how much value it holds after 6 years. Among 35 sedans we price, that ranks #25, below the 50% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 2 (−42.6%), after which losses ease to about 20% a year. Mileage costs it 53%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 179 listings.
Audi A3 value by year
The newest A3 at under half the 2022 price is the 2016, with a median asking price of $8,673 (43% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $32,195 | $45,888 | 4 | |
| 2024 | $20,995 | $24,995 | 4 | |
| 2023 | $17,895 | $27,993 | 9 | |
| 2022 | $16,900 | $25,797 | 13 | |
| 2020 | $7,995 | $21,995 | 7 | |
| 2019 | $8,900 | $20,999 | 5 | |
| 2018 | $13,950 | $19,995 | 9 | |
| 2017 | $6,995 | $19,000 | 12 | |
| 2016 | $6,299 | $13,999 | 31 | |
| 2015 | $5,800 | $12,995 | 40 | |
| 2013 | $3,900 | $11,710 | 4 | |
| 2012 | $8,400 | $8,900 | 3 | |
| 2011 | $5,900 | $7,999 | 3 | |
| 2010 | $3,999 | $6,195 | 3 | |
| 2009 | $2,000 | $4,000 | 3 | |
| 2008 | $1,995 | $9,999 | 5 | |
| 2007 | $2,495 | $5,995 | 13 | |
| 2006 | $2,500 | $5,995 | 11 |
How the Audi A3 depreciates
The newest Audi A3 has a median asking price of $36,888; a 20-year-older one runs about $4,500 — roughly 88% lost over 20 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
Does the Audi A3 hold value better than its rivals?
Over the same 6 years the Honda Civic keeps 77%, the Nissan Sentra 48% and the BMW 430i 50%, against 46% for the A3. The Honda Civic, Nissan Sentra and BMW 430i hold value better than the A3.
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Adjust your Audi A3 value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Audi A3 about 53% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2022 Audi A3: a dealer trade-in offer is around $16,900, selling private-party nets about $19,995, and a lot asks near $25,797 — a $8,897 spread on the same car.
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Audi A3 value FAQ
How much is a Audi A3 worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $3,495 to $36,888 across 18 model years. A 2022 is worth about $19,995, the median of 13 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Audi A3's value?
Among A3s from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $24,359, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $11,500; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 53%.
Which Audi A3 year is the best value?
The newest A3 at under half the 2022 price is the 2016, with a median asking price of $8,673 (43% of it).
Does the A3 hold value better than the Honda Civic?
No: over 6 years the A3 keeps 46% of its value and the Honda Civic 77%, by the median asking prices of the 2026 and 2020 model years.
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