2018 Audi A3 Premium
WAUAUGFF1J1035264
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 65 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of August 31, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi North Miami | MIAMI, FL 33181 | $25,500 | 9,409 mi | 2022-12-01 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($13,015)
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WAUAUGFF1J1035264- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 29 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Audi A3 likely costs over five years at 15,000 mi/yr.
Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.
Safety & recalls
NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model yearThe 2018 Audi A3 has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 29 MPG.
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AIR BAGSVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Audi S3 Sedan, A3 Sedan, 2016-2018 A3 Etron, 2017-2020 RS3 Sedan, and 2015-2019 A3 Cabriolet vehicles.NHTSA campaign 21V198000
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FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINEVolkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain front-wheel drive 2015-2020 Audi A3 Sedan, 2015-2019 Audi A3 Cabriolet, 2019-2020 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2018…NHTSA campaign 24V110000
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 2018 Audi A3 from NHTSA (recalls, NCAP crash tests) and EPA fueleconomy.gov, refreshed August 27, 2026.
Where the price is heading
Typical asking price for a 2018 Audi A3 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $41 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $15,884 |
| April 2026 | $15,822 |
| May 2026 | $15,988 |
| June 2026 | $15,990 |
| July 2026 | $16,000 |
| August 2026 | $15,925 |
How it compares to rivals
Median asking price for comparable body styles listed near this car| Model | Median price | For sale nearby | vs this car |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Audi A3 Premium (this car) | $13,015 | 65 | — |
| 2020 Toyota Corolla | $10,495 | 43 | −$2,520 |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | $15,799 | 33 | +$2,784 |
| 2018 Honda Accord | $14,088 | 30 | +$1,073 |
| 2018 Toyota Camry | $13,490 | 29 | +$475 |
| 2018 Honda Civic | $15,647 | 29 | +$2,632 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 2 · 2015–2020What 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 107 | $18,821 | 100% | 67,077 mi |
| 2019 | 89 | $16,799 | 89% | 68,403 mi |
| 2018 | 170 | $15,544 | 83% | 80,688 mi |
| 2017 | 150 | $13,499 | 72% | 88,487 mi |
| 2016 | 250 | $10,992 | 58% | 97,205 mi |
| 2015 | 340 | $9,995 | 53% | 101,346 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
