Audi S3
Sold prices, market value and cars for sale
As of October 21, 2026, Shifty has recorded 31 public sales of the Audi S3. The records run from October 2020 to August 2026. In the past 12 months, 4 sold at a median of $15,000. The Shifty Estimate runs from $13,000 for the 8L S3 to $18,600 for the 8V S3.
Generations
Versions
About the Audi S3
- Built
- 1999 onward
- Versions
- 3
- Body styles
- Sedan, Hatchback
- Engine
- Inline-4 Turbo, 2.0L Turbo
- Power
- 210 to 349 hp
- 0 to 60
- 4.5 to 6.6 s
- Top speed
- 146 to 155 mph
The Audi S3 has been built since 1999.
The 8V S3, the most traded version: The third-generation S3 represents Audi's mastery of the hot hatch formula, delivering 292-306 horsepower from its EA888 2.0-liter turbo four through Quattro all-wheel drive. Built on the MQB platform, it could sprint to 60 mph in just 4.6 seconds while maintaining daily usability that its rivals couldn't match. The S3's appeal lies in its understated aggression—subtle exterior cues hide serious performance capability, making it the sleeper's choice among premium compacts. Collectors appreciate the final years of this generation for their refined EA888 Gen 3 engines and improved interior tech. Unlike the flashier RS3, the S3 offers accessible performance with Audi's trademark build quality. Clean, low-mileage examples are becoming harder to find as enthusiasts recognize this as the sweet spot in Audi's small car lineup—potent enough to thrill, practical enough to live with daily.
The market
Recent sales
Common questions
How much does a Audi S3 cost?
In the past 12 months, 4 sold at a median of $15,000. Half of the 20 most recent sales landed between $13,607 and $21,000. The Shifty Estimate runs from $13,000 to $18,600, depending on version.
What is a Audi S3 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate depends on the version. Each describes a well-kept example. 8V S3: $18,600. 8L S3: $13,000.
What is the cheapest S3 to buy?
The 8L S3 has the lowest Shifty Estimate, at $13,000.
Which S3 is worth the most?
The 8V S3 has the highest Shifty Estimate, at $18,600.
What is the most expensive Audi S3 ever sold?
The highest sale on file is $38,000, for a 2015 Audi S3 at Bring a Trailer. It sold on Jul 26, 2021. It showed 14,000 miles.
How many Audi S3s have sold?
Shifty has recorded 31 public sales since October 2020. 4 came in the past 12 months. The most recent sold for $24,000 on Aug 14, 2026.
What generations of the Audi S3 are there?
Shifty tracks 4 generations of the Audi S3. In order: 8L (1999 to 2003), 8P (2008 to 2012), 8V (2014 to 2020) and 8Y (from 2022). The busiest is the 8L, with 2 sales in the past 12 months.
Which S3 sells most often?
The 8V S3 trades most often, with 27 recorded sales. 2 came in the past 12 months. More sales make its value the firmest to read.
Where do Audi S3s sell?
Of the last 20 sales with a known venue, 17 were at Cars & Bids. The rest: Bring a Trailer (3).
How many miles do Audi S3s have when they sell?
Across the last 20 sales with a recorded odometer, the median was 85,000 miles. The lowest showed 23,300 miles and the highest 131,000 miles.
Where do Shifty's Audi S3 prices come from?
Every figure here comes from recorded public sales and live listings of the Audi S3. Each sale is filed by version and year. Shifty leaves out cars without a clean title, mismatched cars and implausible prices. The Shifty Estimate weights the most recent sales most heavily. These figures were read on October 21, 2026.