pbm317

I know a lot of buzz has surrounded the new A4.

Here is the Build Your Own site http://ak4-fr.audi.de/controller.do?...arstoreupdate=


The most shocking part was the pricing... a fully loaded A4 2.0T Quattro, Tiptronic (They don't offer a manual transmission yet). With the S-Line, Navigation, Drive Select System, etc. Will cost you ~$49,000 MSRP. Not including their dynamic cruise control.

WOW! I think they priced it pretty high. I know a lot of it is probably due to the dollar being weak, etc. But still... I'd be hard pressed to put 50K for this. Other options in the class stand out as much better options, the new G37 sedan with 328 or 330 HP. Cadillac CTS even.

What's the Car Chat group's thoughts on this?

bagwell

I don't get it...its an "audi.de" site but in USD?

and all the models show quattro which I don't need in Texas.

hummm...didn't see nav on there yet...

Audi A4

Powertrain 2.0 TFSI Premium quattro 211 HP tiptronic 32,700.00
Exterior Ice Silver Metallic 475.00

Seats: Perlnappa Leather Upholstery with Sport Seats

Upholstery: Leather seating surfaces

Upholstery black, Dashboard black-black, Carpet black, Headliner star silver


18" Sports Package 1,450.00



MSRP: 34,625.0

pbm317

Yeah, I don't know why it's like that, but that's what happens when you go to Audiusa.com and choose build your own, I just provided a more direct link.

bagwell

The 2009 A4 launches with a new simplified offer structure concept with three distinct trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige. The objectives of this structure are 1) optimized residual value, 2) minimized dealer trades, and 3) simplified inventory management.

This also means that the entry A4, called A4 Premium, is now equipped with many features that were previously optional and typically equipped. The entry typically equipped price is now lower by $450.


Example: 2.0 TFSI quattro Tiptronic Sedan

2008 MY Base MSRP $32,300
- 16” wheels
- Cloth seats
- Power driver seat only
- Std. S line exterior
- 6CD in-dash player
- Dual-zone automatic A/C
Premium Package (Typically Equipped) $850
- Leather seats
- 17” wheels
Heated front seats $450
2008 TOTAL Typically Equipped $33,600

2009 2.0TFSI quattro Tiptronic Sedan
“A4 Premium” MSRP $32,700
- 17” wheels
- Leather seats
- Both power front seats
- Sirius satellite radio
- 1CD in-dash player
- One-zone automatic A/C
- Auxiliary audio input jack
- MMI logic with color screen
- Electromechanical parking brake
Heated front seats $450
TOTAL Typically Equipped $33,150

The new A4 is perfect for the times, with its combination of efficiency, power, and progressive design.
Now you can also communicate the powerful value story inherent in our new pricing and offer structure for the A4.
Also keep in mind these important selling attributes of the ’09 A4:
• New 2.0 TFSI engine with 211hp and 258 lb-ft torque.
• Revised 3.2 FSI engine with 265 hp and 243 lb-ft torque.
• Latest generation quattro all-wheel drive with 40/60 rear torque bias for sportier handling.
• 23 city / 30 highway MPG for the 2.0 TFSI with FWD Tiptronic
• 21 city / 27 highway MPG for the 2.0 TFSI quattro Tiptronic… better than 328xi, C300 4Matic, and IS250 AWD.
• 6.7 seconds to 60 mph for the 2.0 TFSI quattro Tiptronic… better than 328xi, C300 4Matic, and IS250 AWD.
• Available LED daytime running lights
• Excellent interior roominess and cargo capacity
• Unique available technologies including: MMI operating logic, Adaptive cruise control, Audi side assist, Audi drive select, and Audi music interface



Car and Driver tested the Audi A4 3.2 V6. The A4 took 5.7 seconds to reach 60 and achieved a 14.3 second 1/4 mile @ an even 100 mph. It pulled .89 G on the skidpad and stopped from 70 in only 158 feet.

DASHOCKER

iTrader: (2)

the price on this car is not bad at all & it looks great. Kudos to Audi. Hell, this beats buying an older 25k+ used car with thousands of mile on it..

bagwell

only $29500??

hummm pics show 09 description 08

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cars-....c0.m245.l1318

LexFather

I don't think the pricing is going to help. The new A4's biggest help is its size. Instead of staying the Euro size of the C/3/IS, this thing got big for its class, as big as the new TSX. America likes big cars.

SecPole14

Priced too high IMO.

ffpowerLN

iTrader: (1)

Those are not the A4s we will be getting here in the US. Take a look at the 2.0T model, the hp doesn't match up with the previous Audi press release.

bagwell

pretty sure the all 09 Audi 2.0T's will have the 211hp+257 tq

rdgdawg

That is correct and the MAX a fully loaded Audi A4 will cost, with every possible option, is $42,---.00... rep showed me price specs sheets at retail prices at the road show last week... possibly $41K depending on taxes...

pbm317

Obviously it's higher than $42K, are you guys not looking at the site?? It bumps close to $49K with all the options (S-Line, Prestige, Nav, Adjustable Suspension, etc).

Allen K

iTrader: (4)

I got it to 45,425 with the 2.0T Prestige, pearl paint, S-line package, and nav.

rdgdawg

I hear ya, just haven't been to the site.... rep assured me on pricing, they were to get pricing internally Friday, I haven't seen anything from him yet.... maybe they're burying a "premium" in all the online pricing right now to cash in on all the buzz???

RXGS

iTrader: (2)

rather get a slightly used 5 series than an audi a-4