New Audi A3 for Sale nearExeter, ON

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 $26,095 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,372 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 performance, handling, and upscale design. The all-generations owner rating is 4.58/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the A3 for its fun driving experience, strong acceleration, premium interior feel, and stylish design. High fuel economy also comes up often as a practical advantage, especially for shoppers who want something engaging without giving up everyday usability.

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

The main trade-offs are a cramped back seat, limited cargo space, and a lane-departure warning system that can be overly sensitive in some situations.

26.8% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A3 models reliable?

Owners and experts consistently point to the Audi A3’s engaging performance, refined cabin, and appealing design as its biggest strengths. Across the model years in the data, it also earns strong owner ratings, which supports its reputation as a satisfying compact luxury car.

• Owners rate the Audi A3 between 3.8 and 5.0 out of 5 stars across all model years in the data.

For used buyers, long-term ownership risk is most likely to come down to maintenance costs and the condition of the specific car you choose.

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

Key things to evaluate:

• Safety package: Pre Sense Front with forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, plus lane-departure warning, rear cross-traffic alert, a vehicle exit warning system, and Audi Side Assist blind-spot monitoring; Progressiv trim adds Adaptive Cruise Assist with adaptive cruise control.
• Infotainment: A 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, plus Audi Connect services and a six-speaker sound system.
• Fuel efficiency: The 2025 Audi A3 is rated by Natural Resources Canada at 8.5 litres per 100 kilometres combined, and our enthusiastic testing produced 9.9 L/100 km on our standard evaluation loop.

Which Audi A3 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Audi A3 offers these trims:

• base: Standard quattro AWD, a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, and the core driver-assistance suite make this the entry point for shoppers who want the A3 experience.
• Progressiv: Adds Adaptive Cruise Assist with adaptive cruise control, and it is the best-value trim for many buyers who want a stronger mix of convenience and equipment.
• Technik: Adds the larger 12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus display, navigation, and the standard Sonos premium sound system for shoppers who want the most advanced cabin tech.

What Audi A3 do most buyers choose?

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

These higher-volume years tend to be popular because they give you more inventory to compare, which can make it easier to find the right colour, trim, and price. They also often attract shoppers looking for a newer-feeling used car with a broader selection of listings.

What is the Audi A3's resale value?

Most Audi A3 model years in the table are down year over year, which is good news if you’re shopping used. The steepest drops are concentrated in the newer model years, while older examples show smaller declines.

The 2016, 2020, and 2018 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 −19.14% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −25.32%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 32.1% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 27.5%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,439 CAD. The Audi A3 offers a premium-feeling cabin and an engaging driving character that make it appealing even in everyday commuting.

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.
• Tech: The 2025 Audi A3 includes a 10.25-inch digital instrumentation panel and a 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto.
• Safety: The 2025 model adds Adaptive Cruise Assist with adaptive cruise control on Progressiv trim, and the Advanced Driver Assistance Package adds adaptive cruise control with or without Lane Guidance plus Predictive Control.
• Starting price: The 2025 Audi A3’s base price is slightly higher than its closest Canadian competitor.

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.

These recommendations are based on CarGurus' proprietary market data from September 15, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.