Used Audi A3 for Sale near Errington, BC

How much does the Audi A3 cost in today's market?

Used Audi A3 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Audi A3's current nationwide average price is $25,483 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,472 CAD. Recently, prices have come down for the 2023, 2024, and 2025 models, making now a good time to shop recent model years.

Is the Audi A3 a good car?

Yes — the Audi A3 is a strong choice if you want a compact luxury sedan that blends driving enjoyment with a polished cabin and useful technology. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the A3 for its performance, handling, stylish design, and quality interior features. High fuel economy is also a recurring highlight, and many shoppers appreciate how the car combines a fun driving experience with a premium feel.

Expert reviews rate the 2022 and 2025 models among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs centre on rear-seat space, cargo room, and the lane-departure warning system, which can be distracting in daily use.

28.7% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A3 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Audi A3 as enjoyable to drive, stylish, and well finished, with performance and handling standing out across the model range. The strongest owner feedback also points to a premium-feeling interior and efficient operation.

• Owners rate the Audi A3 between 3.8 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is best managed by choosing a well-maintained example and reviewing service history carefully, especially on higher-mileage cars.

What should I look for when buying a used Audi A3?

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: The A3 is rated by Natural Resources Canada at 8.5 litres per 100 kilometres combined, and our enthusiastic testing produced a result of 9.9 L/100 km on our standard evaluation loop.
• Infotainment: Audi equips the A3 with a 10.25-inch digital instrumentation panel and a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, access to Audi Connect services, and a six-speaker sound system.
• Safety package: Audi equips every 2025 A3 with Pre Sense Front, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, a vehicle exit warning system, and Audi Side Assist blind-spot monitoring.

Which Audi A3 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Audi A3 offers these trims:

• base: The entry trim brings the A3’s standard quattro AWD, turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, wireless smartphone projection, and core driver-assistance features, making it the value-focused starting point.
• Progressiv: This trim adds Adaptive Cruise Assist with adaptive cruise control and is the best-value choice if you want a stronger mix of convenience and equipment.
• Technik: This trim adds the larger 12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus display, navigation, and the standard Sonos premium sound system for the most upscale experience.

What Audi A3 do most buyers choose?

The Audi A3 years with the most listings are 2025, 2026, and 2019.

Higher-volume years usually attract more shoppers because they offer a wider selection of prices, trims, and equipment. They also tend to be easier to compare side by side, which helps you find the right balance of features and value.

What is the Audi A3's resale value?

Most Audi A3 model years are down by double digits year over year, which creates more room for used buyers to find value. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while a few older examples have moved less over the past year. That pattern suggests the A3 is broadly softening in price, with some years changing more sharply than others.

The 2016, 2020, and 2023 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi A3 safe?

• 2025: 8/10
• 2022: 9/10

Audi equips every 2025 A3 with Pre Sense Front, lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, a vehicle exit warning system, and Audi Side Assist blind-spot monitoring.

For the safest used buy, the 2022 model posts the highest confirmed score of 9/10.

Should I buy a used Audi A3 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −18.91% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −19.06%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.8% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 18.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,114 CAD. The Audi A3 offers a refined cabin, stylish design, and an engaging driving experience.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2025 Audi A3 is equipped with a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine that makes 201 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque, and the A3 is rated by Natural Resources Canada at 8.5 litres per 100 kilometres combined.
• Tech: Audi equips the A3 with a 10.25-inch digital instrumentation panel and a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, access to Audi Connect services, and a six-speaker sound system.
• Safety: Progressiv trim adds Adaptive Cruise Assist with adaptive cruise control, and the Advanced Driver Assistance Package adds adaptive cruise control with or without Lane Guidance plus Predictive Control for upcoming curves.
• Starting price: In Canada, the 2025 Audi A3 comes with prices ranging from $43,400 to $50,950 at the time of writing, not including the $2,850 destination charge or other fees.

If you're buying used today, the 2025 model year offers the best mix of value and availability. If you want the latest tech and features, it may be worth waiting for the next model year's inventory to build up.

How does the 2025 Audi A3 compare to the 2025 BMW 2 Series?

Expert Pros & Cons (per CarGurus review team)

2025 Audi A3:

• Pros: Fun to drive, Premium interior materials, Impressive technology.
• Cons: Cramped back seat, Not much cargo space, Sketchy lane-departure warning system.

2025 BMW 2 Series:

• Pros: Fun to drive, Standard all-wheel drive, Plenty of cargo space.
• Cons: Uninspired styling, Unintuitive technology, Firm ride quality.

Our experts score the 2025 Audi A3 7.8/10 and the 2025 BMW 2 Series 6.3/10. The Audi A3 stands out for its premium interior materials and impressive technology, while the BMW 2 Series counters with standard all-wheel drive and more cargo space. Both are fun to drive, but the Audi’s styling and cabin presentation give it a more upscale feel.

Read our full side-by-side expert comparison here.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from October 27, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.