This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $9,995 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.

Vehicle price

Down payment

10% down

Interest rate (APR)

7.0% is a typical rate for a well-qualified buyer — use your own quote if you have one.

Loan term

Estimated monthly payment

$178

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,000 down

Amount financed

$8,995

Total interest

$1,685

Estimate only. Excludes tax, title, registration and dealer fees, and assumes a fixed-rate loan with equal monthly payments. Your actual rate depends on your credit and lender.

Decoded from the VIN

NHTSA build data for WAUDFAFM8CA023957

Trim

Premium

Engine

2.0L · V4

Horsepower

211.00

Drivetrain

AWD/All-Wheel Drive

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Wagon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2012

Full factory specs for this build →

✗ Backup camera
✗ Blind-spot monitor
✗ Lane departure
✗ ABS
✗ Electronic stability

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

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 year

The 2012 Audi A3 has 4 recall campaigns as of August 2026. EPA combined fuel economy: 32 MPG.

4 recall campaigns on this model year

Check accident & title history →

AIR BAGS

Volkswagen 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
AIR BAGS

Volkswagen 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
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

VOLKSWAGEN 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 August 28, 2026.

Where the price is heading

Typical asking price for a 2012 Audi A3 over the last 6 months — the market firmed $837 in that span.

Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug

Monthly price table

Month	Typical price
March 2026	$8,158
April 2026	$7,897
May 2026	$7,900
June 2026	$7,999
July 2026	$8,171
August 2026	$8,995

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
2012 Audi A3 Premium (this car)	$9,995	7	—
2014 Subaru Outback	$5,350	10	−$4,645
2013 Subaru Impreza	$6,995	7	−$3,000
2014 Volkswagen Jetta Sportwagen	$7,998	5	−$1,997
2014 Audi A4 Allroad	$7,351	3	−$2,644
2014 Subaru XV Crosstrek	$7,076	2	−$2,919

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

Market by model year

Gen 1 · 2006–2013

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
2013	27	$9,995	100%	110,198 mi
2012	36	$8,993	90%	103,790 mi
2011	34	$7,782	78%	114,982 mi
2008	10	$5,648	57%	123,862 mi
2007	13	$5,999	60%	118,438 mi
2006	11	$3,999	40%	156,065 mi