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Audi S3 auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI

FinalBid holds 1,381 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Audi S3. Across 1,266 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $6,800. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 872 verified odometer readings sit above 85,816 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Jul 2, 2019, the newest in Oct 19, 2026. The Audi S3 auction archive — what it actually sells for at Copart and IAAI, lot by lot. The final bids below come from completed auctions, so they show what buyers committed rather than what sellers hoped for — and the sale history across model years tells you where the Audi S3 stops losing value.

$6,700
Median final bid
$4,113–$9,800
Middle half
$13,910
Top 10% from
$25,225
Highest

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$5,300 $6,370 $7,430 $8,500 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $5,700

Final bid by model year

Model year Sold Median final bid
2024 28
$16,950
2023 32
$13,175
2020 23
$9,600
2018 48
$7,200
2017 95
$7,300
2016 149
$4,925
2015 34
$4,175

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 355 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
73%
$6,600 2017
Georgia
10%
$8,600 2017
Mexico
3%
$6,700 2018
Poland
3%
$9,400 2018
Ukraine
2%
$5,950 2017
Canada
2%
$8,050 2017
Panama
1%
$8,475 2016
Armenia
1%
$15,200 2023
Guatemala
1%
$6,000 2018
Albania
0.6%
$2,550 2016
Lithuania
0.6%
$5,750 2017
El Salvador
0.6%
$5,000 2018
Other countries 3%

Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 297 sold median $6,700
IAAI 153 sold median $6,800

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Top recent results

The highest final bids among the latest sales.

Date Vehicle Damage Final bid
Oct 14, 2026 2026 Audi S3 Rear end $24,900
Oct 1, 2026 2022 Audi S3 Prestige Minor dents & scratches $23,250
Sep 25, 2026 2024 Audi S3 Premium Plus Front end $19,900
Sep 29, 2026 2024 Audi S3 Premium Plus Side $18,900
Oct 9, 2026 2023 Audi S3 Premium Front end $17,800
Sep 28, 2026 2025 Audi S3 Premium Plus Front end $15,300

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a Audi S3 sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a Audi S3 was $6,700; half of the 450 sales went for $4,113 to $9,800.

Where do Audi S3 cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (73%), Georgia (10%), Mexico (3%).

Is a Audi S3 cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $6,700, IAAI $6,800.

What should I pay for a salvage Audi S3?

Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Audi S3 with light front-end damage and keys sits near the top of the sold-price range; a water loss without keys sits at the bottom.

Does the model year change what a Audi S3 sells for at auction?

Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Audi S3 final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.

Are these final bids what a repaired Audi S3 would sell for?

No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Audi S3 vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any Audi S3

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

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