Real price data
What should you pay for a 2021 Audi Q3?
Original MSRP
$34,000
When new
Fair market price
$21,904
Mileage-adjusted
Below MSRP
$12,096
A fair used price
Where prices land
25th $19,985 · 75th $24,296 · MSRP $34,000
Spread of current 2021 Audi Q3 listings · 25th–75th percentile marked.
Negotiating leverage
41
out of 100
moderate leverage
~61 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
61days of supply
Buyer's marketInventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2021 Audi Q3.
National Market Day Supply — how long it would take to sell the current used 2021 Audi Q3 inventory at the recent sales rate (lower means it sells faster). Source: MarketCheck.
Estimated dealer cost (invoice)
$31,280–$32,640
Estimated dealer invoice — about $34,000 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 | $19,877 | $34,000 | $31,280–$32,640 |
| S Line Premium | $21,491 | $36,000 | $33,120–$34,560 |
| Premium Plus | $21,743 | $37,300 | $34,316–$35,808 |
| S Line Premium Plus | $23,512 | $39,300 | $36,156–$37,728 |
- Premium
- $19,877
- S Line Premium
- $21,491
- Premium Plus
- $21,743
- S Line Premium Plus
- $23,512
Out-the-door price by state
Out-the-door for a 2021 Audi Q3 runs about $22,369 in MT to $24,546 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 | $1,599 | $110+ | $23,767 |
| TX | $1,379 | $332 | $23,769 |
| FL | $1,323 | $1,074+ | $24,455 |
| NY | $882 | $371 | $23,311 |
| PA | $1,323 | $587 | $23,968 |
| IL | $1,379 | $683 | $24,120 |
| OH | $1,268 | $444 | $23,770 |
| GA | $1,544 | $637 | $24,239 |
| NC | $662 | $793 | $23,513 |
| WA | $1,434 | $215+ | $23,707 |
| OR | $0 | $525 | $22,583 |
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
Safety & recalls
2 open NHTSA recalls on record for the 2021 Audi Q3.
SEAT BELTS:REAR/OTHER:RETRACTOR
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021 Volkswagen ID4, Audi A4 Allroad, A4 Sedan, A5 Cabriolet, A5 Coupe, A5 Sportback, A6 Allroad, A6 Sedan, A7, A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q3, Q5, Q5 Sportback, Q7, Q8, RS5 Sportback, RS5 Coupe, RS6 Avant, RS7, RSQ8, S4 Sedan, S5 Cabriolet, S5 Coupe, S5 Sportback, S6 Sedan, S7, S8, SQ5, SQ5 Sportback, SQ7, SQ8, and 2021-2022 S3 Sedan vehicles. The rear seat belt automatic locking retractors may deactivate early, which can prevent the child restraint system from securing properly. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Remedy: Dealers will inspect, and replace as necessary, the middle-rear seat belt assemblies, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 27, 2021. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 and Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's numbers for this recall are 69CR (VW) and 69CS (Audi).
Campaign 21V606000 · 05/08/2021
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Audi Q3 vehicles. The vent pipe within the fuel tank may have been damaged during fuel tank assembly.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the internal vent pipe for damage and replace the charcoal canister and the fuel tank, if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 1, 2022. Owners may contact Audi's customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 20DS.
Campaign 22V673000 · 08/09/2022
Source: NHTSA. Contact your dealer to schedule a free recall repair.
Frequently asked questions
What is a fair price for a 2021 Audi Q3?
A fair, mileage-adjusted price is about $21,904, within a typical market range of $19,985 to $24,296.
Is the 2021 Audi Q3 cheaper than MSRP?
Yes — its original MSRP was about $34,000, so a fair used price is roughly $12,096 below MSRP.
What is the out-the-door price of a 2021 Audi Q3?
Out-the-door (price plus state tax, title, registration, and a typical doc fee) runs about $22,369 in MT to $24,546 in NJ, depending on your state. Local taxes can add more.
Is now a good time to buy a 2021 Audi Q3?
There are about 61 days of national market supply for the 2021 Audi Q3 — Inventory is moving slowly, so buyers typically have more room to negotiate on a 2021 Audi Q3.
How much can you negotiate on a 2021 Audi Q3?
Negotiating leverage rates 41/100 (moderate). ~61 days of national supply — moderate negotiating leverage.
What does the dealer pay for a 2021 Audi Q3?
The estimated dealer cost (invoice) is roughly $31,280–$32,640 — its $34,000 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.