Audi A3 Depreciation

An Audi A3 will depreciate 47% after 5 years and have a 5 year resale value of $20,865.

The chart below shows the expected depreciation for the next 10 years. These results are for vehicles in good condition, averaging 13,500 miles per year. It also assumes a selling price of $39,495 when new. Enter your purchase price, expected ownership period and estimated miles driven annually. Our depreciation calculator will predict an expected resale value for the Audi A3.

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Audi A3 Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value Mileage Resale Year
1 $8,377 78.79% $31,118 13,500 2025
2 $12,678 67.90% $26,817 27,000 2026
3 $15,249 61.39% $24,246 40,500 2027
4 $16,939 57.11% $22,556 54,000 2028
5 $18,630 52.83% $20,865 67,500 2029
6 $20,194 48.87% $19,301 81,000 2030
7 $21,643 45.20% $17,852 94,500 2031
8 $24,748 37.34% $14,747 108,000 2032
9 $26,639 32.55% $12,856 121,500 2033
10 $27,603 30.11% $11,892 135,000 2034

Audi A3 Depreciation

Years Old Depreciation Residual Value Resale Value
1 $8,377 78.79% $31,118
2 $12,678 67.90% $26,817
3 $15,249 61.39% $24,246
4 $16,939 57.11% $22,556
5 $18,630 52.83% $20,865
6 $20,194 48.87% $19,301
7 $21,643 45.20% $17,852
8 $24,748 37.34% $14,747
9 $26,639 32.55% $12,856
10 $27,603 30.11% $11,892

Buying an Audi A3 New vs Used

If you purchase a used Audi A3 that is 2 years old, then you could save $12,678 compared to buying new, and still have a relatively new model with plenty of useful life remaining. If you plan to keep this vehicle for 3 years then your total cost of depreciation would be $5,952. Try other age and ownership length combinations, or different vehicles to see if you can find depreciation sweetspots where this cost is the lowest. Hint: Try vehicles between 2 and 4 years old, as brand new vehicles depreciate quickly. Also, if this is a recently released model and buying a few years old isn't possible, consider another vehicle, or perhaps wait until more used A3 models become available.

What About Audi A3 Insurance Costs?

The average cost to insure an Audi A3 is about $2,970 per year. This adds up to around $14,850 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike depreciation, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own an Audi A3. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure

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Audi A3 Depreciation Rankings


We've ranked over 300 models from best to worst for Depreciation. See where the Audi A3 ranks for Depreciation compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the A3 stacks up in our rankings for Maintenance, Insurance and Overall Costs.

Other Audi A3 Costs of Ownership

Finding a car or truck that saves on depreciation costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Audi A3 costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses:

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