The usual asking price for a used Audi A3 in NZ is $9,994 to $18,980. The typical one is $13,215 with about 76,000 km.
Prices from 20 dealer listings · 12 October 2026
- Typical price
- $13,215
- Cheaper than 67% of the hatchbacks we track
- Usual price range
- $10k–$19k
- Typical kilometres
- 76,000
- Years for sale
- 2008–21
What it costs
By kilometres
| Kilometres | Typical price |
|---|---|
| 50,000–100,000 km | $14,990 |
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Compared with dealer asking prices. Condition and history move a fair price too.
For sale now
20 listed by NZ dealers now, from $7,990.
See all 20 for saleWhat it costs to run
2013–26 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,080
- Cheaper to run than 81% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 6.4 L/100km
2013–20 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,650
- Cheaper to run than 65% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 7.6 L/100km
2014–18 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $3,080
- Cheaper to run than 81% of the used cars we track
- Fuel use
- 6.4 L/100km
2004–14 · Petrol
- Running cost a year
- $4,130
- 50% of the used cars we track cost less to run
- Fuel use
- 8.6 L/100km
Against an electric car
The 2019 Nissan Leaf costs $1,430 a year less to run, and puts out 1.9 tonnes less CO₂e
| A year | 2026 Audi A3 | 2019 Nissan Leaf |
|---|---|---|
| Uses | 6.4 L/100 km | 18 kWh/100 km |
| Fuel or power | $3,080 | $580 |
| Road user charges | $0 | $1,060 |
| Total | $3,080 | $1,650 |
| CO₂e | 2,120 kg | 220 kg |
Power at 21.1c/kWh: 50% of New Zealand's 42.1c, as retailers' overnight EV plans charge (an assumption). Rightcar's energy use plus 10% for charging losses; 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE, week to 2 October 2026). Servicing, tyres and insurance aren't included.
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How safe it is
2013–26 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 70% of the used cars we track rate safer
2013–20 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- 70% of the used cars we track rate safer
2004–14 · Petrol
- Safety rating
- Safer than 53% of the used cars we track
| Model years and fuel | Safety stars | Fuel use | Running cost a year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013–26 · Petrol | 3 out of 5 | 6.4 L/100km | $3,080 |
| 2013–20 · Petrol | 3 out of 5 | 7.6 L/100km | $3,650 |
| 2014–18 · Petrol | 4 out of 5 | 6.4 L/100km | $3,080 |
| 2004–14 · Petrol | 5 out of 5 | 8.6 L/100km | $4,130 |
On NZ roads
- Registered
- 10,211
- More common than 55% of the models we track
- Imported used
- 63%
- Typical year
- 2011
Rivals
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Questions
How much should I pay for a used Audi A3?
Half of the used A3s listed by NZ dealers on 12 October 2026 are priced between $9,994 and $18,980, and the typical one is $13,215 with about 76,000 km.
How safe is a used Audi A3?
The 2013–26 petrol model rates 3 stars out of 5, the 2013–20 petrol model rates 3 stars out of 5, the 2014–18 petrol model rates 4 stars out of 5 and the 2004–14 petrol model rates 5 stars out of 5, in the Used Car Safety Ratings 2025, shown on Rightcar by NZTA.
How much does a used Audi A3 cost to run?
At 14,000 km a year, about $3,080 a year for the 2013–26 petrol model, $3,650 a year for the 2013–20 petrol model, $3,080 a year for the 2014–18 petrol model and $4,130 a year for the 2004–14 petrol model. That's Rightcar's real-world fuel use, with fuel at MBIE's national average for the week to 2 October 2026 (91 petrol at $3.43/L). Servicing, insurance and repairs are extra.
How many A3s are in NZ?
10,211 were registered in NZ in the NZTA Motor Vehicle Register for March 2026. 63% of them came into the country used, and the typical one is a 2011.
Are these the prices cars actually sell for?
No, they are dealer asking prices. Dealers usually ask more than private sellers, because they sell under the Consumer Guarantees Act and price in reconditioning and a margin. A car's condition and history move its fair price too.
Sources
Prices: used cars listed by NZ dealers, read 12 October 2026.
Safety: Used Car Safety Ratings 2025 (Monash University), via Rightcar (NZTA). Fuel and energy use: Rightcar.
Running cost at 14,000 km a year: 91 petrol at $3.43/L (MBIE national average, week to 2 October 2026).
On NZ roads: NZTA Motor Vehicle Register, March 2026.
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