2018 Audi A3 Premium Plus
WAUTPBFF9JA079015
ABOVE TYPICAL
· $4,851 above typical price
San Jose, CA
This 2018 Audi A3 Premium Plus is listed at $16,973 with 62,173 miles in San Jose, CA.
Market price range
Based on 5 comparable same-build listings · Market data as of September 1, 2026This vehicle: $16,973 — $4,851 above the typical market price ($12,122)
Asking $16,973 · typical market price $12,122 · based on 5 comparable same-build listings.
Active listing
Full listing history on VehiSales →| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi San Jose | San Jose, CA 95117 | $16,973 | 62,173 mi | 2026-07-19 |
Former listings
| Dealer | Location | Price | Mileage | Listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi San Jose | San Jose, CA 95117 | $17,385 | 62,173 mi | 2026-07-19 |
What would this 2018 Audi A3 Premium Plus cost per month?
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Decoded from the VIN
NHTSA build data for WAUTPBFF9JA079015Full 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 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 $16 in that span.
Monthly price table
| Month | Typical price |
|---|---|
| March 2026 | $15,884 |
| April 2026 | $15,822 |
| May 2026 | $15,988 |
| June 2026 | $15,989 |
| July 2026 | $16,000 |
| August 2026 | $15,900 |
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 Plus (this car) | $16,973 | 5 | — |
| 2016 Toyota Prius | $18,990 | 10 | +$2,017 |
| 2017 Chevrolet Volt | $10,495 | 6 | −$6,478 |
| 2018 Nissan Leaf | $11,626 | 6 | −$5,347 |
| 2018 Honda FIT | $20,495 | 6 | +$3,522 |
| 2017 Honda Civic | $23,995 | 6 | +$7,022 |
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 | 118 | $18,992 | 100% | 65,771 mi |
| 2019 | 88 | $16,690 | 88% | 67,990 mi |
| 2018 | 177 | $15,696 | 83% | 79,643 mi |
| 2017 | 155 | $13,500 | 71% | 87,372 mi |
| 2016 | 252 | $10,992 | 58% | 96,935 mi |
| 2015 | 369 | $9,995 | 53% | 101,513 mi |
Units for sale — listings of each model year in the latest nightly market snapshot.
