$1,976 higher median
2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$17,475Median asking price · 838 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$14,488–$21,998
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2018 Audi A3 prices in the U.S.
$15,553
Median pre-owned asking price
238 pre-owned listings · Updated October 23, 2026
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National price overview
Typical asking price range
$12,450 – $17,996 All 240 listings · Middle 50% of asking pricesMedian asking price
$15,610Trim, mileage and condition change what a comparable vehicle costs.
As of October 23, 2026, the median asking price for a used 2018 Audi A3 in the U.S. is $15,553, based on 238 active dealer listings tracked by VinAssessment.
Behind the price
Price range & market sample
The median pre-owned asking price for a 2018 Audi A3 in the U.S. is $15,553 based on 238 pre-owned listings (of 240 total).
240 active dealer listings
Snapshot October 23, 2026 · refreshed daily
30-day asking price change: −$575.
Typical: $12,450–$17,996 — the middle half of 240 asking prices
Median $15,610
$7,999 low
$23K high
Why the wide range? Price depends mostly on configuration and mileage — see below. This spread covers the middle 96% of asking prices: we exclude the cheapest and priciest 2% to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded.
$15,553
Pre-owned median (238)
80,053
Average mileage
What moves the price
Mileage
Asking prices run about $22,842 at 15K–30K miles and fall to $11,399 over 105K miles — roughly $1,300 for every 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles; trim, condition and equipment also vary.
Observed spread: up to $11,443About these price differences
The $12,450–$17,996 typical range isn't randomness — one factor explains most of it:
Biggest factor in these observed spreads: Mileage. These groups contain different vehicles.
Find your mileage and trim in the configurator below.
Configure the exact car
Choose a state and trim once to update the connected price tables and charts for a 2018 Audi A3. Mileage adjusts the estimate only.
Total miles the car has already driven, as shown on its odometer.
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Estimated asking price · All trims
$15,610
$12,450
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$17,996
240 listings · Nationwide
ⓘ This is a modelled estimate based on current listings and market data. Actual prices may vary.
Estimate assumptions
at typical mileage, nationwide
Modelled from 240 real asking prices, adjusted for mileage and location. An illustrative estimate from mixed listing groups, not matched vehicles. Not a formal appraisal.
Live 2018 Audi A3 listings, priced by VIN
Compared with all listings
All-listings median $15,610
2018 Audi A3
Trim not specified
$9,485
VIN WAUAUGFFXJ1018866
−$6,125 · vs all-listings median
2018 Audi A3
Trim not specified
$11,998
VIN WAUAUGFF4J1025019
−$3,612 · vs all-listings median
2018 Audi A3
Trim not specified
$11,495
VIN WAUJ8GFF9J1030706
−$4,115 · vs all-listings median
View 8 more priced VINs
- Trim not specified VIN WAUGUGFF4J1072609 $12,000 −$3,610 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN WAUAUGFF0J1016558 $13,998 −$1,612 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN WAUB8GFF9J1083491 $16,310 +$700 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN WAUJ8GFF2J1083229 $17,388 +$1,778 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN WAUGUGFF4J1092150 $16,998 +$1,388 vs median
- Premium VIN WAU6ULFF5J1083946 $17,950 +$2,340 vs median
- Trim not specified VIN WAUB8GFF8J1029471 $18,127 +$2,517 vs median
- Premium VIN WAU6ULFF9J1014368 $18,990 +$3,380 vs median
Price differences are not deal ratings. Compare equipment, mileage and vehicle history before judging a price.
Every VIN links to a full market report: decode, active listings and the local price band.
A little comparison goes a long way
About this comparison ↓What else could you drive?
Compare 2018 Audi A3 with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 23, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2018 Audi A3 in this catalog, the 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class has the lowest median asking price ($14,495, 331 listings with photos) and the 2018 Acura TLX the highest ($17,998, 263 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 23, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
Your comparison starting point
2018 Audi A3
All trims · United States
The price overview above is this page’s reference figure. The comparison below uses its own catalog sample: 201 listings with photos, catalog median $15,499 (the baseline for the “lower/higher” badges).
Middle 50%: $12,499–$17,990
Explore the alternatives
$509 lower median
2018 BMW 330i
$14,990Median asking price · 312 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$12,990–$16,900
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual SA listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$1,004 lower median
2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class
$14,495Median asking price · 331 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$12,195–$16,994
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual CLA250-4M listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$2,499 higher median
2018 Acura TLX
$17,998Median asking price · 263 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$15,985–$20,590
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual Tech V6 listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
$329 lower median
2018 Acura ILX
$15,170Median asking price · 95 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$13,490–$17,290
Find listings on VehiSales ↗Actual several trims listed listing photo; individual equipment may differ.
No alternatives have a lower median in this selection. Broaden your filters or turn off “Lower median price only”.
Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Audi A3 All trims | see price overview above | $12,499–$17,990 | 201 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class All trims | $17,475 | $14,488–$21,998 | 838 |
| 2018 BMW 330i All trims | $14,990 | $12,990–$16,900 | 312 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class All trims | $14,495 | $12,195–$16,994 | 331 |
| 2018 Acura TLX All trims | $17,998 | $15,985–$20,590 | 263 |
| 2018 Acura ILX All trims | $15,170 | $13,490–$17,290 | 95 |
What these prices mean
Only catalog listings with photos are included. Trim names do not verify equivalent equipment. Prices are asking prices, not completed sales. Alternatives share the body style and class of the source model; the nearest model years are used when the same year has too few listings. Price differences are not a valuation adjustment or guaranteed savings.
Snapshot: October 23, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 1 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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2018 Audi A3: a fair price for your mileage
Mileage means the miles recorded on the odometer. Compare asking prices in your mileage band, then select a trim — the equipment version — to narrow the comparison where data is available.
Across the national mileage bands, the overall difference is roughly $1,300 per 10,000 miles. These are different vehicles, not depreciation of the same car.
Region · trim United States · All trims
Active listings 240
Median asking price $15,610
Mileage means the total miles on the odometer. Each point shows the median asking price for a mileage band; shaded areas show the middle 50% of prices.
Swipe the chart horizontally to see every mileage band.
Counts cover the selected region and trim, including listings without usable mileage. Thin mileage bands and rare or unknown trims may be omitted from the chart.
View the full national mileage price table
| Mileage ⓘ | Based on ⓘ | Fair price ⓘ | Typical range ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15K–30K miles | 6 listings | $22,842 | $21K–$25K |
| 30K–45K miles | 16 listings | $19,030 | $18K–$20K |
| 45K–60K miles | 37 listings | $17,995 | $16K–$19K |
| 60K–75K miles | 41 listings | $17,171 | $16K–$19K |
| 75K–90K miles | 52 listings | $15,505 | $14K–$17K |
| 90K–105K miles | 46 listings | $12,302 | $12K–$15K |
| Over 105K miles | 40 listings | $11,399 | $9,498–$13K |
United States — all states. These bands combine different trims, conditions and listing histories. They do not hold trim or condition constant.
Trim-level pricing isn't reliable enough for this model yet — mileage and configuration explain most of the spread above.
Understand the differences
2018 Audi A3: VIN configurations and specifications
Multiple VIN patterns can share the same trim. Compare their recorded equipment, then open a specification page for the full details.
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Quattro Premium, Quattro Komfort (Canada) 2L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: WAU78LFF · year code J$15,995 Median asking price · U.S. 10 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Quattro Premium Plus, S Line Quattro Progressiv (Canada) 2L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: WAUJ8HFF · year code J21 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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E-Tron Premium, Progressiv (Canada) 1.4L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: WAUUPBFF · year code J$12,999 Median asking price · U.S. 13 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Quattro Prestige, S Line Technik Quattro (Canada) 2L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: WAUW8LFF · year code J21 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
Show 9 more configurations
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Quattro Prestige, S Line Quattro Technik (Canada) 2L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: WAUK8GFF · year code J$18,130 Median asking price · U.S. 5 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Premium, Komfort (Canada) 2L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: WAUAUHFF · year code J144 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
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Quattro Premium Plus, S Line Quattro Progressiv (Canada) 2L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: WAUJ8GFF · year code J$17,388 Median asking price · U.S. 77 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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E-Tron Prestige, Technik (Canada) 1.4L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: WAUSPBFF · year code J$14,995 Median asking price · U.S. 5 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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E-Tron Premium Plus 1.4L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: WAUTPBFF · year code J$17,218 Median asking price · U.S. 18 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Quattro Premium Plus, S Line Quattro Progressiv (Canada) 2L 4-cyl · AWD VIN pattern: WAUY8LFF · year code J$20,369 Median asking price · U.S. 16 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Premium 2L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: WAU6ULFF · year code J$17,950 Median asking price · U.S. 20 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Premium Plus, S Line Progressive (Canada) 2L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: WAUGUGFF · year code J$15,595 Median asking price · U.S. 21 priced listings · October 18, 2026
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Premium Plus 2L 4-cyl · FWD VIN pattern: WAU5ULFF · year code J113 VINs in our database Observed VINs, not production totals
Where these specifications come from
Specifications combine decoded VIN data, including NHTSA vPIC , with inventory records. If decoding does not identify a trim, a recorded inventory trim may be shown. VIN patterns do not confirm every installed option.
Counts describe observed VINs in our database, not factory production totals. Prices are median asking prices from qualifying U.S. listings, not original MSRP. Check the vehicle’s build sheet for exact equipment.
FACTORY REFERENCE
2018 Audi A3 factory brochure
Model-year reference for features and equipment. Actual VIN equipment may differ.
No verified factory brochure is currently listed for this exact model year.
Need equipment for a specific vehicle? Look up its factory window sticker →
Price history
Change state or trim for this report →
View national price history · all trims
Median asking price by month — U.S., all trims · shaded band is the typical range (25th–75th percentile)
The median listing price for a 2018 Audi A3 is $15,684 (October 2026) — up 7.1% from $14,650 in October 2025.
Monthly price table
| Month | Median price | Typical range | Vehicles listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | $15,684 | $12K–$18K | 240 |
| September 2026 | $15,534 | $13K–$18K | 270 |
| August 2026 | $15,592 | $13K–$18K | 238 |
| July 2026 | $15,995 | $13K–$19K | 259 |
| June 2026 | $15,990 | $13K–$19K | 208 |
| May 2026 | $15,985 | $13K–$18K | 197 |
| April 2026 | $15,822 | $13K–$17K | 194 |
| March 2026 | $15,884 | $13K–$18K | 267 |
| February 2026 | $15,996 | $13K–$18K | 248 |
| January 2026 | $15,500 | $13K–$18K | 263 |
| December 2025 | $15,799 | $13K–$18K | 205 |
| November 2025 | $15,500 | $13K–$18K | 136 |
| October 2025 | $14,650 | $13K–$16K | 49 |
2018 Audi A3 prices by state
See how asking prices vary across states. Looking for a 2018 Audi A3 for sale near you? Open your state's price guide to compare its market, then follow the local listings link to browse available vehicles.
United States · all trims · snapshot October 23, 2026. Explore state markets below. Prices and counts cover all trims in each state; the full comparison table remains available below the map.
Explore 33 more state markets
Missouri
Typical asking price
$15,997
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 18
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Oregon
Typical asking price
$17,494
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 16
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Virginia
Typical asking price
$15,501
- Active listings
- 4
- Listed this year
- 36
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Arkansas
Typical asking price
$16,999
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 7
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Connecticut
Typical asking price
$15,687
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 21
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Maryland
Typical asking price
$18,800
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 21
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Minnesota
Typical asking price
$17,974
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 16
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Nevada
Typical asking price
$15,389
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 21
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Pennsylvania
Typical asking price
$16,945
- Active listings
- 3
- Listed this year
- 52
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Kansas
Typical asking price
$16,298
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Louisiana
Typical asking price
$15,823
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 17
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Mexico
Typical asking price
$14,624
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 10
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New York
Typical asking price
$18,078
- Active listings
- 2
- Listed this year
- 28
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Kentucky
Typical asking price
$21,474
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Nebraska
Typical asking price
$18,988
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
New Hampshire
Typical asking price
$13,284
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 6
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Vermont
Typical asking price
$16,995
- Active listings
- 1
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Idaho
Typical asking price
$18,998
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 5
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Maine
Typical asking price
$15,915
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 8
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
Wisconsin
Typical asking price
$15,977
- Active listings
- 0
- Listed this year
- 9
Not enough active listings for a state price report.
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What does this map show?
The numbers are active listings, not prices. Badges mark the 8 busiest mapped states to keep the map readable; other states can also have listings.
Hover over a state or focus it with your keyboard for details. Click a linked state or its number to open that state's price page.
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Listed this year counts every 2018 Audi A3 first listed in 2026 (sold and active), with currently active cars as a floor. Typical price is the median of each car's latest asking price — or the average of active listings where this-year data is thin.
EXPLORE THE YEARS
Other Audi A3 years
Same model, a different chapter. Start with a nearby year, or open the complete timeline.
An earlier model year
2017
Audi A3
Typical asking price
$12,990
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2018
Audi A3
Typical asking price
$15,610
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A newer model year
2019
Audi A3
Typical asking price
$16,587
Explore this year →
See how model-year prices compare
U.S. market · All trimsDifferent model years, shown on the same dollar scale. Median asking price where available; otherwise average. These are different vehicles, not a forecast of your car’s value.
- 2027 $46,715 Median
- 2026 $43,000 Median
- 2025 $31,710 Median
- 2024 $22,927 Median
- 2023 $24,556 Median
- 2022 $21,736 Median
- 2020 $18,990 Median
- 2019 $16,587 Median
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You are here 2018 $15,610 Median
- 2017 $12,990 Median
- 2016 $10,990 Median
- 2015 $9,995 Median
- 2013 $8,758 Median
- 2012 $8,991 Median
- 2011 $7,175 Median
- 2009 $6,450 Median
Showing the newest 16 priced model years plus your current year when older. Open the complete timeline below for older years.
Explore all 18 other model years
Pick a year to open its price report. Prices compare different vehicles and equipment, not the changing value of one car.
Nearby model years
2013
$8,758
2015
$9,995
2016
$10,990
2017
$12,990
2019
$16,587
2020
$18,990
2022
$21,736
2023
$24,556
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Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$278
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,561 down
Amount financed
$14,049
Total interest
$2,631
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Frequently asked questions
Why do 2018 Audi A3 prices range from $7,999 to $22,701?
The spread comes down to configuration and mileage: higher-mileage, base-configuration examples sit near the low end, while low-mileage and premium configurations reach the top. Half of all listings fall between $12,450 and $17,996 — see the mileage and trim breakdowns above for where a specific vehicle lands.
How much should mileage change the price of a 2018 Audi A3?
Across the lowest- and highest-mileage groups, asking prices differ by roughly $1,300 per 10,000 miles. These groups contain different vehicles: this is not a same-trim adjustment or a forecast for one car. Compare the mileage and trim tables, then check condition, equipment and vehicle history.
How many 2018 Audi A3 are for sale right now?
240 in total, nearly all pre-owned. Counts refresh daily from live dealer inventory.
Is this the trade-in value or private-party value of my 2018 Audi A3?
These figures describe dealer asking prices, not trade-in offers, private-party sale values or completed sale prices. Use them to compare advertised vehicles. To find out what a buyer or dealer would pay for your car, request an offer that takes its mileage, condition, equipment and history into account.
How we calculate these prices
We track 240 active listings for this vehicle across dealer sites nationwide, updated every day. Average and median are computed from real asking prices on live listings. We exclude the top and bottom 2% of prices to reduce the influence of extreme values. This does not verify title status or guarantee that every erroneous listing is excluded. Prices reflect dealer asking prices — not final sale prices — and exclude taxes, fees, and incentives. Trim and mileage move the price more than any other factor; see the breakdowns above.
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