2018 Audi A3

VIN WAUGUGFF3J1021229

Typical market price

$16,405

7 comparable listings

This vehicle is no longer listed. The figures below describe the market for this build.

Last listed by Suburban Imports of Farmington Hills

37911 Grand River Ave, Farmington, MI 48335

Hours

Mon: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Tue–Wed: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thu: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Fri: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sun: Closed

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Market price range

Based on 7 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 8, 2026

Below market

$14,715

Typical price

$16,405

Above market

$17,970

See all 2018 Audi A3 prices — typical $16,405 →

Price history for this VIN

Price increased $871 (+3.7%) over 7 months.

Apr 6, 2021 · $23,517 Nov 12, 2021 · $24,388

Asking prices recorded across 5 listing dates for VIN WAUGUGFF3J1021229, spanning 7 months.

Listings

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Former listings

Dealer	Location	Price	Mileage	Listed
Suburban Imports of Farmington Hills	Farmington, MI 48335	$24,388	18,841 mi	2021-11-12
Suburban Imports and Mazda of Farmington Hills	Farmington Hills, MI 48335	$24,388	18,841 mi	2021-04-19
Suburban Imports and Mazda of Farmington Hills	Farmington, MI 48335	$23,517	18,841 mi	2021-04-06

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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

$292

per month

60 months · 7.0% APR · $1,641 down

Amount financed

$14,764

Total interest

$2,756

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 WAUGUGFF3J1021229

Engine

2.0L · V4

Horsepower

186

Drivetrain

FWD

Transmission

Automatic

Body

Sedan/Saloon

Fuel

Gasoline

Doors

Model year

2018

Made by

AUDI AG

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

Fuel economy (EPA)

Combined

MPG

City

MPG

Highway

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 $4,001

Fuel $8,000

Insurance $7,565

Maintenance & repairs $8,250

Total, 5 years $27,816

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 $81 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	$15,990
July 2026	$15,999
August 2026	$15,744
September 2026	$15,903

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)	$16,405	7	—
2020 Ford Fusion	$12,844	24	−$3,561
2020 Chevrolet Malibu	$12,725	21	−$3,680
2017 Chevrolet Cruze	$9,860	10	−$6,545
2018 Honda Accord	$17,799	9	+$1,394
2018 Cadillac CT6	$22,215	8	+$5,810

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	98	$18,490	100%	71,497 mi
2019	100	$16,860	91%	69,678 mi
2018	154	$15,388	83%	81,536 mi
2017	126	$13,992	76%	82,962 mi
2016	315	$10,995	59%	97,452 mi
2015	358	$10,133	55%	102,236 mi