$1,620 lower median
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
All trims
$8,600Median asking price · 314 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,990–$10,799
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2012 Audi A3 Premium
VIN
WAUBEAFM0CA168596
ABOVE MARKET
· $2,412 above typical price
Arlington, TX
Listed at
$10,145
typical market $7,733 · 8 comps
This 2012 Audi A3 Premium is listed at $10,145 with 68,311 miles in Arlington, TX.
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Sold by NESCO Preowned (TX)
1725 W Division, Arlington, TX 76012
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2012 Audi A3 Premium
VIN WAUBEAFM0CA168596
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Market price range
Based on 8 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of October 7, 2026This vehicle · $10,145
Below market
$6,497
Typical price
$7,733
Above market
$9,417
This vehicle: $10,145 — above the market range (typical price $7,733)
Asking $10,145 · typical market price $7,733 · based on 8 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $1,625 (−13.8%) over 50 days.
Aug 15, 2026 · $11,770
Oct 4, 2026 · $10,145
Asking prices recorded across 4 listing dates for VIN WAUBEAFM0CA168596, spanning 50 days.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NESCO Preowned (TX) | Arlington, TX 76012 | $10,145 | 68,311 mi | 2026-10-04 | 4 d ago |
| NESCO | Arlington, TX 76012 | $10,220 | 68,311 mi | 2026-10-02 | 15 h ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AutoNation Ford Katy | Katy, TX 77450 | $11,770 | 68,174 mi | 2026-08-15 | 49 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WAUBEAFM0CA168596Trim
Premium
Engine
Horsepower
200.00
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Wagon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
AUDI AG
Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Combined
32
MPG
City
29
MPG
Highway
37
MPG
$1,450
/yr est. fuel
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 32 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2012 Audi A3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Fuel
$7,250
Insurance
$6,800
Maintenance & repairs
$10,500
Total, 5 years
$24,550
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2012 Audi A3 has 4 recall campaigns as of September 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 32 MPG.
4 recall campaigns on this model year
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AIR BAGSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2006-2013 Audi A3, 2007-2009 A4 Cabriolet and S4 Cabriolet, 2008 RS4 Cabriolet, 2009-2012 Q5, and 2010-2012…NHTSA campaign 18V082000
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AIR BAGSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2006 Volkswagen Passat sedans and wagons, 2005-2013 Audi A3, and 2006-2009 Audi A4 Cabriolet…NHTSA campaign 16V079000
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FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELVOLKSWAGEN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL 2009-2012 JETTA AND JETTA SPORTWAGEN VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 2008 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010-2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF…NHTSA campaign 11V490000
Recall campaigns apply to the model year, not to one car. Check remedy status for this VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Model-level data for the 2012 Audi A3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed September 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2012 Audi A3 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $680 in that span.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| May 2026 | $7,900 |
| June 2026 | $7,999 |
| July 2026 | $8,168 |
| August 2026 | $8,995 |
| September 2026 | $8,124 |
| October 2026 | $8,580 |
A little comparison goes a long way
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Compare 2012 Audi A3 with other models from the same year. Choose the trims that matter to you.
As of October 8, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Audi A3 in this catalog, the 2012 Volvo S60 has the lowest median asking price ($6,700, 153 listings with photos) and the 2012 Lexus IS the highest ($12,424, 163 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot October 8, 2026, 05:00 UTC · Only listings with photos. This sample is separate from the price overview above and its figures differ.
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2012 Audi A3
Premium · United States
$10,220Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $8,995 · 18 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $7,995–$10,894
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2012 Volvo S60
All trims
$6,700Median asking price · 153 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$5,800–$7,995
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$2,204 higher median
2012 Lexus IS
All trims
$12,424Median asking price · 163 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$9,999–$14,988
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Audi A3 Premium | $8,995 | $7,995–$10,894 | 18 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class All trims | $8,600 | $6,990–$10,799 | 314 |
| 2012 Acura TL All trims | $9,795 | $7,995–$11,818 | 196 |
| 2012 Acura TSX All trims | $10,495 | $8,698–$12,210 | 131 |
| 2012 Volvo S60 All trims | $6,700 | $5,800–$7,995 | 153 |
| 2012 Lexus IS All trims | $12,424 | $9,999–$14,988 | 163 |
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 8, 2026, 05:00 UTC. 0 source listings excluded by statistical price screening; this does not verify that every deposit or payment ad has been removed.
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Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2006–2013What each model year costs right now — live supply, median asking price and how much value each year keeps versus the newest one.
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 35 | $8,499 | 100% | 115,197 mi |
| 2012 | 41 | $8,699 | 102% | 108,392 mi |
| 2011 | 34 | $7,030 | 83% | 124,727 mi |
| 2010 | 12 | $5,999 | 71% | 120,182 mi |
| 2008 | 11 | $5,994 | 71% | 120,181 mi |
| 2007 | 12 | $5,998 | 71% | 110,177 mi |
| 2006 | 16 | $4,500 | 53% | 128,094 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
