A 2020 Audi S3 averages $35,707 today, with most selling between $35,546 and $35,918. ForCar prices the Audi S3 from real US listings across 4 model years ($15,500–$35,707) — trade-in, private-party and dealer, adjusted for mileage. Free, no signup.
A 2015 Audi S3 still asks 43% of what a 2020 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 68 sedans we price, that ranks #53, below the 53% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−47.6%). Mileage costs it 57%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 20 listings.
Audi S3 value by year
What a Audi S3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $35,546 | $35,918 | 4 | |
| 2017 | $18,325 | $28,000 | 4 | |
| 2016 | $13,995 | $24,999 | 9 | |
| 2015 | $11,495 | $21,950 | 3 |
How the Audi S3 depreciates
Median market price by model year — how a Audi S3 loses (or holds) value as it ages, from real listings. See how it tracks against the typical depreciation curve by age:
The newest Audi S3 averages $35,707; a 5-year-older one runs about $15,500 — roughly 57% lost over 5 years. The steepest drop is usually in the first few years.
Does the Audi S3 hold value better than its rivals?
Every sedan we price, ranked by how much of its 2020 price a 2015 car still asks. Higher is better — the Audi S3 sits at #53 of 68, against a class median of 53%.
The Audi S3 market right now
What the market asks for a Audi S3 at each model year — the median of 49 real listings we track. Pro plots every individual listing on this chart.
Adjust your Audi S3 value for mileage
Pick a model year and enter your odometer — see what your exact Audi S3 is worth on today's market.
And here's what the market actually asks at each odometer band — crossing 100k costs a Audi S3 about 57% of its under-40k price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
Every Audi S3 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 — compare with current used-market prices across all models.
For a 2020 Audi S3: a dealer trade-in offer is around $35,546, selling private-party nets about $35,707, and a lot asks near $35,918 — a $372 spread on the same car.
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Audi S3 value FAQ
How much is a Audi S3 worth?
A 2020 Audi S3 averages $35,707 today (roughly $35,546–$35,918). 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 S3 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 S3 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 S3 from current US listings into the low (10th percentile), median and high (90th percentile) price per model year.
Which Audi S3 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 S3 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 S3s are actually listed for right now, by year and mileage.