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Is the 2020 Audi A4 a good car?

No.

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20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.

A4 +26%-40%+150%Price vs predicted
Price vs predicted, 86 sedans (2020). Orange: this car.
Checks for the 2020 Audi A4
CheckResultNumber
Family carNo2 of 4 parts
First carNo3 of 5 parts
CommuterYes$92 vs $107 a month
SeniorsNo0 of 3 parts
Off-roadNo5.2 in, top 101%
Worth the moneyNo26% above predicted
Good buyNo6 beat it on all four

Is the A4 a good family car?

No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.

Family car check, 2020 Audi A4
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Seats5 seats5 or moreN/AYes
Rear legroom35.7 inMedian 36.5 in98No
Rear headroom37.4 inMedian 37.4 in98Yes
Cargo behind the last row12.0 cu ftMedian 15.1 cu ft92No

Is the A4 a good first car?

No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.

First car check, 2020 Audi A4
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Price$37,400Median $36,750103No
Horsepower188 hp147 hp to 335 hp105Yes
Length187.5 inMedian 192.3 in100Yes
Turning circle38.1 ftMedian 37.3 ft96No
Fuel cost per mile10.7 centsMedian 12.3 cents103Yes

Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.

Is the A4 a good commuter car?

Yes. $92 a month to commute. Class median $107.

Miles a month
867
This car
$92
Median of 103 sedans
$107
Highway mpg
35 mpg, top 23% of 101

Is the A4 a good car for seniors?

No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.

Seniors check, 2020 Audi A4
MeasureThis carClassCarsPass
Step-in height5.2 in clearance, 56.2 in tall5.0 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.5 to 58.1 in tall59No
Front headroom37.3 inMedian 38.7 in97No
Turning circle38.1 ftMedian 37.3 ft96No

Step-in: clearance and height in the middle half of the class.

Is the A4 a good off-road vehicle?

No. 5.2 in clearance. Top 101% of 125 trucks and SUVs.

AWD or 4WD
Yes
Best trim for clearance
45 Premium AWD, 5.2 in
Cohort
125 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims

Is the A4 worth the money?

No. Priced 26% above cars like it.

Price, 40 Premium FWD
$37,400
Predicted price
$29,715
Gap
+$7,685 (+26%)
Model error
16% median, 291 cars

Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2020 cars.

Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.

Is the A4 a good buy?

No. 6 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.

Rivals that cost less and beat the A4 on all four
CarPriceFuel cost per mileMax cargoPower
A4 40 Premium FWD$37,40010.7 cents12.0 cu ft188 hp
Hyundai Sonata SE FWD$23,60010.0 cents16.3 cu ft191 hp
Honda Accord LX FWD$24,2309.7 cents16.7 cu ft192 hp
Toyota Camry L FWD$24,4259.4 cents14.1 cu ft203 hp
Kia Optima Hybrid EX FWD$29,3107.6 cents13.4 cu ft192 hp
Tesla Model 3 Standard Range RWD$35,0004.4 cents15.0 cu ft271 hp
Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE FWD$37,0007.3 cents16.1 cu ft215 hp

Compared with 554 trims of other makes, sedans, 2020.

What this cannot tell you

No safety, reliability or insurance data.

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