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Audi S3
1999 to 2003 · Hatchback
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Shifty Estimate
$13,000
Low confidence · $10K to $16K
- Median · 12 mo
- $13,000
- Sales · 12 mo
- 3
The market
Every recorded 1999 Audi S3 sale, by date and price
Apr 2026 · Cars & Bids
$16,500 · 102,900 mi · Brilliant Black
● Sold
3 salesmedian $13kupdated Apr 2026
Other S3 generations
- 8P
- 8V
- 8Y
Specifications
- Engine
- Inline-4 Turbo, 1.8L Turbo
- Power
- 210 hp
- Torque
- 206 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 6.6 s
- Top speed
- 146 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- AWD
Common questions
How much does a Audi S3 cost?
Over the past 12 months, 3 have sold publicly at a median of $13,000. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $13,000. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $9,750 to $16,250, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1999 Audi S3 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $13,000. We rate confidence low: 3 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.
How many Audi S3 have sold?
Shifty has 3 public sales of the Audi S3 on file. The earliest was on Sep 18, 2025.
What is the most expensive Audi S3 sold?
The highest public sale on file is $16,500, on Apr 14, 2026, with 102,900 mi.
What has a Audi S3 sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $16,500Apr 14, 2026Brilliant Black · 102,900 mi
- $10,470Dec 11, 2025Imola Yellow · 131,000 mi
- $13,000Sep 18, 2025Black · 109,000 mi
About the 1999 Audi S3
The original Audi S3 represents a pivotal moment when Audi transformed from staid luxury maker into quattro performance pioneer. Built on the A3's compact platform, this hot hatch packed a turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder producing 210 horsepower, modest by today's standards but revolutionary for its time. The real magic lay in Audi's Haldex all-wheel-drive system, delivering traction that left front-drive rivals scrambling. Only available as a three-door hatch in Europe, the S3 never officially reached US shores, making clean examples increasingly sought after by collectors who appreciate its understated aggression. Recaro seats, 17-inch wheels, and subtle body cladding marked it as something special without shouting about it. Today's market recognizes the S3 as the genesis of Audi's modern performance DNA, with pristine examples commanding premium prices as the foundation of the RS lineage becomes clear.
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