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Used Audi RS 3: the years to buy and the years to skip
Every Audi RS 3 from 2017 to 2025, across 2 generations: what each year typically sells for (about $33,500 to $64,000), its crash rating, and whether it's a year to target or skip. The best bets are 2017–2020, 2022–2025.
2022–2025 Audi RS 3
A turbo five-cylinder compact sedan with a torque-splitting rear axle that adds agility and a playful drift mode.
Years to target: 2022–2025. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $45,000 | Target | Not rated | ~40,000 |
| 2023 | $51,000 | Target | Not rated | ~30,000 |
| 2024 | $59,500 | Target | Not rated | ~20,000 |
| 2025 | $64,000 | Target | Not rated | ~15,000 |
Worth knowing
- Expensive for its size, the interior feels ordinary for the money, and the firm ride and tire costs are typical of the class.
- Performance cars like this usually cost much more to insure than an average car, often 30% or more. Get a quote before you buy.
- Budget for real running costs: performance tires often cost $1,200 to $2,000 a set and can wear out in 15,000 miles, and brakes cost more to replace.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a car with the Dynamic or Dynamic Plus package for adaptive dampers and sport exhaust; unmodified, warranty-backed cars are the safest buys.
On the test drive
Listen for clunks from the rear torque splitter in tight turns and check tire wear, since drift mode invites abuse. Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2022).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2022, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: standard from the start of this generation (2022).
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2017–2020 Audi RS 3
A compact all-wheel-drive sedan with a turbo five-cylinder, a distinctive warble and brutal launch acceleration.
Years to target: 2017–2020. It has an average reliability record.
| Year | Typical price | Verdict | Crash rating | Typical miles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $33,500 | Target | Not rated | ~80,000 |
| 2018 | $37,000 | Target | Not rated | ~70,000 |
| 2019 | $41,500 | Target | Not rated | ~60,000 |
| 2020 | $46,000 | Target | Not rated | ~55,000 |
Worth knowing
- Understeers at the limit more than rivals, rides firmly, and many have been tuned, which can shorten driveline life.
- Performance cars like this usually cost much more to insure than an average car, often 30% or more. Get a quote before you buy.
- Budget for higher running costs: summer performance tires cost about $700 to $1,200 a set and wear quickly, and brakes cost more than on a regular car.
- It requires premium fuel.
The trim we'd park in our garage
Look for a car with the Dynamic or Dynamic Plus package for magnetic dampers and the sport exhaust; unmodified examples with records hold value best.
On the test drive
Check for tune or modification history, test the dual-clutch for clunky low-speed shifts, and confirm the all-wheel-drive coupling was serviced. Pay for an inspection at an independent shop that specializes in the brand.
Safety tech
- Automatic emergency braking: standard from the start of this generation (2017).
- Adaptive cruise control: optional from 2017, never standard in this generation.
- Blind-spot monitoring: not standard in this generation, so check the listing.
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- Toyota GR Corolla 2023–2025 · $36,000–$39,500
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Prices are typical dealer and private asking prices from used listings, collected in September and October 2026, for an average-mileage car. Years with too few listings are estimated from nearby years. Crash ratings, recalls and owner complaint counts come from NHTSA public records. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and a vehicle history report before you buy. Spot something off? Let us know.