A 2018 Audi A3 averages $14,975 today, with most selling between $9,995 and $21,998. ForCar prices the Audi A3 from real US listings across 6 model years ($4,900–$14,975) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
Audi A3 value by year
What a Audi A3 is worth at each model year, from real US listings — the low (trade-in), median (private-party) and high (dealer) price.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | $9,995 | $14,975 | $21,998 | 6 |
| 2016 | $7,777 | $8,500 | $13,995 | 16 |
| 2015 | $5,950 | $9,995 | $13,995 | 8 |
| 2012 | $2,850 | $5,200 | $7,995 | 5 |
| 2011 | $1,000 | $4,900 | $7,999 | 5 |
| 2006 | $6,250 | $6,250 | $6,250 | 10 |
How the Audi A3 depreciates
Median market price by year — how a Audi A3 loses (or holds) value as it ages.
The Audi A3 market right now
Every real listing we found — plotted by year and asking price. The white line is the median; dots below it are priced under market — potential deals.
Adjust your Audi A3 value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer reading for a value tuned to your exact car.
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Audi A3 has three prices. Our low–median–high range maps to what a dealer pays you, what you'd get selling it yourself, and what a lot charges.
Get an exact Audi A3 value by VIN
Trim, engine and options move the value. Decode your Audi A3's VIN free to pin the exact build, then check its market value.
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Audi A3 value FAQ
How much is a Audi A3 worth?
A 2018 Audi A3 averages $14,975 today (roughly $9,995–$21,998). Value depends on the year and mileage — see the table above for every model year, or add your mileage for an exact number.
Does mileage change the Audi A3 value?
Yes — higher mileage lowers value. Enter your odometer reading in the mileage tool above to adjust the estimate from the model-year average.
Is the Audi A3 value free?
Yes, every estimate is free with no signup, from real US market listings.
How is this calculated?
ForCar aggregates real asking prices for the Audi A3 from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Audi A3 year is the best value?
See the value-by-year table and depreciation above — older years cost less but the newest years hold value best. The sweet spot is usually a few years old, where the steepest depreciation has already happened.
Is this a free Audi A3 Blue Book alternative?
Yes. ForCar is a free, no-signup alternative to Kelley Blue Book and NADA — instead of a private formula, you see what Audi A3s are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.