Real price data
What should you pay for a 2018 Audi Q3?
Original MSRP
$32,900
When new
Fair market price
$12,796
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$20,104
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $12,015 · 75th $15,994 · MSRP $32,900
Spread of current 2018 Audi Q3 listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
68
out of 100
strong leverage
~61 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
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
61days of supply
Buyer's marketInventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2018 Audi Q3.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2018 Audi Q3 inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$30,268–$31,584
Estimated dealer invoice — about $32,900 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 | $12,560 | $32,900 | $30,268–$31,584 |
| Premium Plus | $13,073 | $37,900 | $34,868–$36,384 |
- Premium
- $12,560
- Premium Plus
- $13,073
Fuel economy
20
MPG city
28
MPG highway
23
MPG combined
EPA-estimated fuel economy for a representative 2018 Audi Q3 configuration (Premium).
Safety & recalls
1 open NHTSA recall on record for the 2018 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
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2018 Audi Q3?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $12,796, within a typical market range of $12,015 to $15,994.
Is the 2018 Audi Q3 cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $32,900, so a fair used price is roughly $20,104 below MSRP.
Is now a good time to buy a 2018 Audi Q3?
There are about 61 days of national market supply for the 2018 Audi Q3 — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2018 Audi Q3.
How much can you negotiate on a 2018 Audi Q3?
Negotiating leverage rates 68/100 (strong). ~61 days of national supply — strong leverage to negotiate.
What does the dealer pay for a 2018 Audi Q3?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $30,268–$31,584 — its $32,900 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 6/24/2026. Estimates only; your price depends on condition, options, and location.