New Audi A3 for Sale near Hill Spring, AB

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 $25,778 CAD, and its lowest point over the past year was $23,596 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 feels polished, fun to drive, and well equipped. The all-generations owner rating is 4.6/5 across every model year in the data.

Owners consistently praise the A3 for its engaging performance, sharp handling, stylish design, and quality interior feel. High fuel economy also comes up often as a plus, which helps the A3 work well as a daily driver.

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

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

26.3% of listings are priced as good or great deals.

Are Audi A3 models reliable?

Owners consistently describe the Audi A3 as a stylish, enjoyable compact luxury car with strong performance and a premium-feeling cabin. Expert feedback for the newest model also points to a refined driving experience, helpful technology, and a well-finished interior.

• 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.

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. Progressiv trim adds Adaptive Cruise Assist with adaptive cruise control.

Which Audi A3 trim should I buy?

The 2025 Audi A3 offers these trims:

• base: The base trim brings the 10.25-inch digital instrumentation panel, 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, plus the standard driver-assistance suite. It suits you if you want the core A3 experience with the essential tech and safety features.
• Progressiv: Progressiv adds Adaptive Cruise Assist with adaptive cruise control and is the best-value trim if you want a stronger mix of convenience and equipment.
• Technik: Technik adds the larger 12.3-inch Audi Virtual Cockpit Plus display, navigation, and the standard Sonos premium sound system, making it the pick if you 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.

Higher-volume years usually give you more choice in trims, colours, and price points, which makes it easier to find a match that fits your budget and feature wish list. They also tend to be the years shoppers cross-shop most often, so inventory moves more visibly.

What is the Audi A3's resale value?

Most model years are down by double digits year over year, which creates better opportunities for used buyers. The newer models show some of the steepest drops, while a few older years have fallen by smaller amounts. That mix suggests broad softening across the range rather than a single isolated shift.

The 2016, 2023, and 2022 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 −18.66% versus a year ago, and the 2024 model is at −20.23%.
• Deal availability: The 2025 model has 28.7% good and great deals, and the 2024 model has 20.8%.
• Sweet-spot year: The 2025 model has the most listings at a current average price of $38,066 CAD. The Audi A3 offers a premium-feeling cabin with 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 still makes 201 horsepower, while torque increased by 15 pound-feet to 236 lb-ft.
• 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 a Predictive Control setting that automatically adjusts the car’s speed for upcoming curves.
• Starting price: In Canada, the 2025 Audi A3 comes with a choice of Audi’s three standard trims—base, Progressiv, and Technik—along with prices ranging from $43,400 to $50,950 at the time of writing.

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 polish 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 November 3, 2026, CarGurus experts' opinions, and generative AI.