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Audi A3-Sedan vs Audi TT-Roadster — Depreciation Comparison

Audi A3-Sedan vs Audi TT-Roadster: 5-year value retention (62% vs 61%), resale value, and cost of ownership head-to-head. Audi A3-Sedan holds its value better.

On five-year value retention the Audi A3-Sedan comes out ahead, holding about 62% of its value versus 61% for the Audi TT-Roadster. Over the first five years the Audi A3-Sedan loses roughly $12,688 while the Audi TT-Roadster loses about $21,957 — a gap near $9,269.

First-year drop is the biggest factor: the Audi A3-Sedan sheds about 8% in year one versus 7% for the Audi TT-Roadster. If you buy used, the steeper early drop is what the original owner absorbs.