$1,905 higher median
2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class
All trims
$8,900Median asking price · 288 qualifying listings
Middle 50%$6,995–$10,995
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2012 Audi A3 Premium
VIN
WAUBJAFM7CA052811
GREAT DEAL
· $1,996 below typical price
Sarasota, FL
Listed at
$6,995
typical market $8,991 · 5 comps
This 2012 Audi A3 Premium is listed at $6,995 in Sarasota, FL.
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Sold by Casey's Auto Wholesale
Sarasota, FL 34234
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2012 Audi A3 Premium
VIN WAUBJAFM7CA052811
Accidents
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Title
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Mileage
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Listings
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Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings — a small sample, treat the band as a rough guide · Market data as of September 28, 2026This vehicle · $6,995
Below market
$7,095
Middle of range
$8,991
Above market
$10,554
This vehicle: $6,995 — below the market range (typical price $8,991)
Asking $6,995 · typical market price $8,991 · based on 5 comparable same-build listings.
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Price history for this VIN
Price dropped $4,000 (−36.4%) over 11 months.
Oct 23, 2025 · $10,995
Sep 25, 2026 · $6,995
Asking prices recorded across 3 listing dates for VIN WAUBJAFM7CA052811, spanning 11 months.
Active listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey's Auto Wholesale | Sarasota, FL 34234 | $6,995 | — | 2026-09-25 | 8 h ago |
| Caseys Auto Wholesale | Sarasota, FL 34234 | — | 149,530 mi | 2026-09-24 | 2 d ago |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey's Auto Wholesale | Sarasota, FL 34234 | $10,995 | 149,530 mi | 2026-01-10 | 254 d ago |
Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WAUBJAFM7CA052811Trim
Premium
Engine
2.0L · V4
Horsepower
140.00
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Wagon
Fuel
Diesel
Doors
4
Model year
2012
Made by
AUDI AG
- ✗ 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
$8,925
Maintenance & repairs
$10,500
Total, 5 years
$26,675
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 $353 in that span.
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| April 2026 | $7,897 |
| May 2026 | $7,900 |
| June 2026 | $7,999 |
| July 2026 | $8,168 |
| August 2026 | $8,995 |
| September 2026 | $8,250 |
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 September 28, 2026, among same-year alternatives to the 2012 Audi A3 in this catalog, the 2012 Volvo S60 has the lowest median asking price ($6,599, 149 listings with photos) and the 2012 Lexus IS the highest ($12,500, 162 listings).
Comparison catalog · Snapshot September 28, 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
$6,995Catalog asking price for this VIN
Trim median $8,991 · 15 listings with photos
Middle 50%: $7,995–$9,900
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2012 Volvo S60
All trims
$6,599Median asking price · 149 qualifying listings
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2012 Lexus IS
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$12,500Median asking price · 162 qualifying listings
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Compare prices side by side
| Model / trim | Median | Middle 50% | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Audi A3 Premium | $8,991 | $7,995–$9,900 | 15 |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class All trims | $8,900 | $6,995–$10,995 | 288 |
| 2012 Acura TL All trims | $9,950 | $7,888–$11,975 | 206 |
| 2012 Acura TSX All trims | $10,115 | $8,388–$12,193 | 138 |
| 2012 Volvo S60 All trims | $6,599 | $5,555–$7,990 | 149 |
| 2012 Lexus IS All trims | $12,500 | $9,995–$14,962 | 162 |
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: September 28, 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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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 | 39 | $9,294 | 100% | 109,116 mi |
| 2012 | 39 | $8,699 | 94% | 108,429 mi |
| 2011 | 36 | $7,275 | 78% | 116,940 mi |
| 2010 | 12 | $6,248 | 67% | 122,843 mi |
| 2009 | 10 | $6,400 | 69% | 114,928 mi |
| 2007 | 10 | $5,998 | 65% | 108,891 mi |
| 2006 | 14 | $4,500 | 48% | 136,086 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
