Real price data
What should you pay for a 2016 Audi Q3?
Original MSRP
$35,800
When new
Fair market price
$9,673
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$26,127
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $9,499 · 75th $12,995 · MSRP $35,800
Spread of current 2016 Audi Q3 listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
39
out of 100
moderate leverage
~58 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
Ridekick's negotiating-leverage score blends national Market Day Supply with how far listings sit above the mileage-adjusted fair price. Higher means more room to negotiate.
Market demand & negotiating leverage
58days of supply
Balanced marketSupply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Audi Q3.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2016 Audi Q3 inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$32,936–$34,368
Estimated dealer invoice — about $35,800 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% manufacturer margin.
An estimate, not a sourced figure. Actual dealer invoice varies with manufacturer incentives, holdback, and regional pricing.
Fair price by trim
| Trim | Fair price | MSRP | Est. dealer cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premium Plus | $9,440 | $35,800 | $32,936–$34,368 |
| Prestige | $10,044 | $40,700 | $37,444–$39,072 |
- Premium Plus
- $9,440
- Prestige
- $10,044
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2016 Audi Q3 runs about $11,629 in MT to $13,094 in NJ — fair price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical dealer doc fee.
| State | Sales/use tax | Doc + title + reg | Out-the-door |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA | $821 | $110+ | $12,249 |
| TX | $707 | $332 | $12,357 |
| FL | $679 | $1,074+ | $13,071 |
| NY | $453 | $371 | $12,142 |
| PA | $679 | $587 | $12,584 |
| IL | $707 | $683 | $12,708 |
| OH | $651 | $444 | $12,413 |
| GA | $792 | $637 | $12,747 |
| NC | $340 | $793 | $12,451 |
| WA | $736 | $215+ | $12,269 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $11,843 |
Estimates using each state's base tax rate. Local (city/county) taxes can add 1–3% in many areas, dealer doc fees vary, and some states base registration on vehicle value or weight (shown with a "+"). Trade-in tax credits are not included.
Out-the-door price by state: California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Washington, Oregon
Fuel economy
20
MPG city
28
MPG highway
23
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2016 Audi Q3 configuration (Premium).
Safety & recalls
3 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Audi Q3.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Audi) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Audi Q3 vehicles equipped with LED headlights. An inoperable front turn signal may not illuminate an indicator, failing to alert the driver to the issue. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the body control module (BCM), free of charge. The recall began June 21, 2019. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Audi's number for this recall is 97DK.
Campaign 19V385000 · 23/05/2019
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Audi Q3 vehicles. If the parking brake is used during emergency braking, the brake lights on the vehicle will not activate. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, free of charge. The recall began July 31, 2017. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 45G6.
Campaign 17V400000 · 26/06/2017
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2016 TT roadster, A3 cabriolet, A3 sedan and A3 e-tron, 2016-2017 TT coupe, 2017 A4 sedan and Q7 and 2015-2017 Q3 vehicles. The affected vehicles may have been programmed with new software that inadvertently makes the side marker lights inoperative in conjunction with the parking lights or the headlights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Remedy: Audi will notify owners, and dealers will upload revised software to correct the issue, free of charge. This recall began November 2016. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 97CB.
Campaign 16V642000 · 06/09/2016
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2016 Audi Q3?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $9,673, within a typical market range of $9,499 to $12,995.
Is the 2016 Audi Q3 cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $35,800, so a fair used price is roughly $26,127 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2016 Audi Q3?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $11,629 in MT to $13,094 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2016 Audi Q3?
There are about 58 days of national market supply for the 2016 Audi Q3 — Supply and demand are roughly balanced for the 2016 Audi Q3.
How much can you negotiate on a 2016 Audi Q3?
Negotiating leverage rates 39/100 (moderate). ~58 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2016 Audi Q3?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $32,936–$34,368 — its $35,800 MSRP minus a typical 4–8% margin. An estimate; actual invoice varies.
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Prices are computed from live market listings, adjusted for mileage, and aggregated by trim · updated 7/15/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.