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Audi S3 keeps an estimated 61% of its recent market value after 5 years — #195 of 530 cars VINdown tracks. See the full curve and the best year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Audi S3 retains an estimated 61% of its recent market value after five years, ranking #195 of 530 cars we track. That is 7 points above the 54% five-year average for Luxury in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Audi S3 sheds about 13% of its value in year one alone. From roughly $48,495 it falls to around $29,630 by year five — a five-year loss near $18,865, about $10.34 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used Audi S3 bought at 2 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 61% of its recent market value after five years — better than most among the 530 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #195).
From about $48,495 when new it drops to roughly $29,630 after five years — a loss near $18,865 (61% of its recent market value retained).
Around 2 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.