2018 Audi A3

VIN WAUAUGFF4J1010097 ABOVE TYPICAL · $1,251 above typical price Madera, CA
Listed at
$14,250
typical market $12,999 · 65 comps

This 2018 Audi A3 is listed at $14,250 with 85,107 miles in Madera, CA.

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Market price range

Based on 65 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 2, 2026
This vehicle · $14,250
Below market
$10,090
Typical price
$12,999
Above market
$17,140

This vehicle: $14,250 — $1,251 above the typical market price ($12,999)

Asking $14,250 · typical market price $12,999 · based on 65 comparable same-build listings.

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Price history for this VIN

Asking price over time

Oct 19, 2021 · $27,700 Jul 27, 2026 · $14,417

Asking prices recorded across 6 listing dates for VIN WAUAUGFF4J1010097, spanning 4 years 9 months.

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Shaw's Auto Sales Madera, CA 93636 $14,250 85,107 mi 2026-07-25
Shaws Auto Sales Madera, CA 93636 $14,250 85,107 mi 2026-07-24

Former listings

Dealer Location Price Mileage Listed
Shaws Auto Sales Madera, CA 93730 $14,250 85,107 mi 2026-07-27
Auto Depot Fresno, CA 93701 $16,999 75,741 mi 2024-12-27
National City Auto Center National City, CA 91950 $27,700 34,236 mi 2021-10-19

What would this 2018 Audi A3 cost per month?

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10% down
7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.
Loan term
Estimated monthly payment
$254
per month
60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,425 down
Amount financed
$12,825
Total interest
$2,415

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Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for WAUAUGFF4J1010097
Engine
2.0L · V4
Horsepower
186
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Body
Sedan/Saloon
Fuel
Gasoline
Doors
4
Model year
2018
Made by
AUDI AG
  • Backup camera
  • Blind-spot monitor
  • Lane departure
  • ABS
  • Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined
29
MPG
City
26
MPG
Highway
35
MPG
$1,600 /yr est. fuel

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.

Depreciation $3,476
Fuel $8,000
Insurance $6,800
Maintenance & repairs $8,250
Total, 5 years $26,526

Estimate — insurance and taxes vary by driver and state.

Safety & recalls

NHTSA crash tests & recall campaigns for this model year

The 2018 Audi A3 has 2 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 29 MPG.

2 recall campaigns on this model year
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  • AIR BAGS
    Volkswagen 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
  • FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
    Volkswagen 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 $662 in that span.

Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
Monthly price table
Month Typical price
April 2026 $15,822
May 2026 $15,988
June 2026 $15,989
July 2026 $16,000
August 2026 $15,791
September 2026 $16,484

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 (this car) $14,250 65
2018 Honda Accord $18,166 37 +$3,916
2019 Toyota Camry $19,685 29 +$5,435
2017 Honda Civic $17,034 26 +$2,784
2020 Toyota Corolla $16,292 14 +$2,042
2019 Dodge Charger $22,222 11 +$7,972

Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.

Market by model year

Gen 2 · 2015–2020

What 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 127 $18,895 100% 65,385 mi
2019 99 $16,799 89% 70,624 mi
2018 180 $15,598 83% 80,361 mi
2017 155 $13,500 71% 87,939 mi
2016 305 $10,988 58% 97,746 mi
2015 369 $9,990 53% 101,159 mi

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