Used Audi Q3 for SaleNationwide

How much does the Audi Q3 cost in today's market?

Used Audi Q3 prices span a wide range depending on model year. Here's what the market looks like right now:

The Audi Q3's current nationwide average price is $28,887 CAD, and its nationwide average price reached a low of $27,375 CAD over the past year. 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 Q3 a good car?

Yes — the Audi Q3 is a strong pick if you want a compact luxury SUV with a comfortable ride, a premium-feeling cabin, and useful technology. The all-generations owner rating is 4.7/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the Q3 for its smooth driving feel, upscale interior materials, and high-tech features. Many also like the all-wheel drive option and the overall sense of refinement.

Expert reviews rate the 2026 model among the highest across all years.

The main trade-offs are a fairly pedestrian driving character and an irritating transmission, even though the Q3 remains composed and well equipped.

30.2% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi Q3 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Audi Q3 as comfortable, refined, and well built, with a premium cabin and a smooth ride. Across the model years in the data, the owner ratings stay in a strong range, which points to steady satisfaction with the ownership experience.

• Owners rate the Audi Q3 between 4 and 5 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk looks manageable if you choose a well-kept example and stay on top of routine maintenance.

What should I look for when buying a used Audi Q3?

Key things to evaluate:

• Fuel efficiency: The 2026 Audi Q3 is rated by Natural Resources Canada at 9.6 litres per 100 kilometres combined (10.8 city, 8.1 highway), and our test car’s trip computer showed a 9.8 L/100 km average after a day of driving.

Which Audi Q3 trim should I buy?

The 2026 Audi Q3 offers these trims:

• Komfort: The entry version brings leather seats, three-zone climate control, and a panoramic sunroof, making it the best-value choice for shoppers who want the core luxury features.
• Technik: This trim adds OLED taillights, a 360-degree camera system, a more sophisticated Adaptive Cruise Assist system, and an optional head-up display, so it suits buyers who want the most advanced equipment.

What Audi Q3 do most buyers choose?

The Audi Q3 years with the most listings are 2024, 2025, and 2023.

These higher-volume years tend to draw more shoppers because they offer a wider selection and a strong mix of pricing and availability. That usually makes it easier to compare listings and find a trim that fits your budget.

What is the Audi Q3's resale value?

Most model years show double-digit price declines, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The newer years are falling too, but by smaller percentages than the older ones, so recent models are still holding more of their value.

The 2024, 2023, and 2022 model years have held their value best, with the smallest year-over-year price changes.

Is the Audi Q3 safe?

• 2026: 6/10

The 2026 model includes a standard driver-assist suite with adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and Park Assist Plus.

For the safest used buy, the 2026 model posts the highest confirmed score of 6/10.

Should I buy a used Audi Q3 now or wait for the next model?

Buy now if:

• Price trend: The 2025 model is at −19.76% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −11.78%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 31.4% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 34.4%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2024 model has the most listings at a current average price of $36,174 CAD. The Audi Q3 offers a premium-feeling cabin with a comfortable ride and a polished overall character.

Consider waiting if:

• Powertrain/efficiency: The 2026 Audi Q3 uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine with 255 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque, and Audi says it will do zero to 100 km/h in 5.9 seconds.
• Tech: The 2026 model brings an 11.9-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.8-inch touchscreen, standalone wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and ChatGPT integration.
• Safety: The latest model adds a 360-degree camera system and a more sophisticated Adaptive Cruise Assist system on the Technik trim.
• Starting price: Pricing starts at $54,860 CAD with the mandatory destination charge.

If you're buying used today, the 2024 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 2016 Audi Q3 compare to the 2016 BMW X1?

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.