2018 Audi S3 Quattro Prestige
WAUF1GFF0J1004473
This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.
Market price range
Based on 4 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 1, 2026Listings
Full listing history on VehiSales →No active listings of this exact VIN right now.
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen of Lee's Summit | Lees Summit, MO 64064 | $24,600 | 86,326 mi | 2024-11-26 |
| — | $24,600 | 86,326 mi | 2024-11-26 |
Estimate the monthly payment at the typical market price ($25,010)
This vehicle is no longer listed, so the estimate starts from $25,010 — the typical market price for this build. Move the numbers to match your own loan.
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WAUF1GFF0J1004473Full factory specs for this build →
- ✗ Backup camera
- ✗ Blind-spot monitor
- ✗ Lane departure
- ✗ ABS
- ✗ Electronic stability
Fuel economy (EPA)
Assumes 15,000 miles a year at $3.10/gallon and 25 MPG combined.
5-year cost to own
Beyond the sticker: what this 2018 Audi S3 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 S3 has 1 recall campaign as of August 2026. NHTSA rated it 5 out of 5 stars overall. EPA combined fuel economy: 25 MPG.
Tested configuration: 2018 Audi S3 4 DR AWD
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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
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 S3 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 S3 over the last 6 months — the market softened $760 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $23,980 |
| April 2026 | $22,104 |
| May 2026 | $22,299 |
| June 2026 | $21,044 |
| July 2026 | $21,995 |
| August 2026 | $23,220 |
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 S3 Quattro Prestige (this car) | $25,010 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Ford Fusion | $10,022 | 14 | −$14,988 |
| 2020 Toyota Corolla | $16,998 | 13 | −$8,012 |
| 2018 Honda Civic | $16,698 | 12 | −$8,312 |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra | $9,995 | 10 | −$15,015 |
| 2020 Chevrolet Malibu | $12,189 | 10 | −$12,821 |
Cheapest active listings of each comparable body style in this region — median of what those models actually ask.
Market by model year
Gen 1 · 2015–presentWhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 276 | $58,575 | 100% | — |
| 2025 | 23 | $45,990 | 79% | 10,146 mi |
| 2024 | 35 | $40,299 | 69% | 20,152 mi |
| 2023 | 73 | $37,012 | 63% | 29,299 mi |
| 2022 | 18 | $35,548 | 61% | 36,473 mi |
| 2020 | 10 | $26,854 | 46% | 66,824 mi |
| 2019 | 12 | $26,537 | 45% | 66,378 mi |
| 2018 | 17 | $21,206 | 36% | 83,540 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
