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Audi A3-Sedan keeps an estimated 62% of its original MSRP after 5 years — #282 of 684 cars VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Audi A3-Sedan retains an estimated 62% of its original MSRP after five years, ranking #282 of 684 cars we track. That is 7 points above the 55% five-year average for Luxury in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Audi A3-Sedan sheds about 8% of its original MSRP in year one alone. From roughly $33,300 it falls to around $20,612 by year five — a five-year loss near $12,688, about $6.95 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 4, a lightly-used Audi A3-Sedan bought at 4 years old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated about 62% of its original MSRP after five years — better than most among the 684 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #282).
From about $33,300 it drops to roughly $20,612 after five years — a loss near $12,688 (62% retained).
Around 4 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.