Is the 2021 Audi A4 a good car?
No.
1 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 35.7 in. Class median 35.9 in.
- First car: 3 of 5. Price $39,100. Class median $38,950.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Height 56.2 in. Class middle half 56.4 to 57.9 in.
- Off-road: 5.2 in clearance. Top 100% of 132.
- Price: 9% above cars like it.
- Good buy: 5 rivals beat it on all four.
20 miles one way, 5 days a week. Gas $3.20. Power 17 cents per kWh.
| Check | Result | Number |
|---|---|---|
| Family car | No | 2 of 4 parts |
| First car | No | 3 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $103 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.2 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | No | 9% above predicted |
| Good buy | No | 5 beat it on all four |
- Each check compares the cheapest trim with the number to its class.
- A check passes when it misses at most 1 part.
- Yes when the car passes more than half of its checks.
Is the A4 a good family car?
No. Passes 2 of 4 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 seats | 5 or more | N/A | Yes |
| Rear legroom | 35.7 in | Median 35.9 in | 80 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.4 in | Median 37.3 in | 80 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.0 cu ft | Median 14.7 cu ft | 74 | No |
Is the A4 a good first car?
No. Passes 3 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,100 | Median $38,950 | 83 | No |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 86 | Yes |
| Length | 187.5 in | Median 192.9 in | 81 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.9 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 81 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the A4 a good commuter car?
Yes. $103 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $103
- Median of 81 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 31 mpg, top 54% of 79
Is the A4 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 5.2 in clearance, 56.2 in tall | 5.1 to 5.5 in clearance, 56.4 to 57.9 in tall | 59 | No |
| Front headroom | 37.3 in | Median 38.6 in | 79 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 37.9 ft | 82 | No |
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 100% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD, 5.2 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the A4 worth the money?
No. Priced 9% above cars like it.
- Price, 40 TFSI Premium AWD
- $39,100
- Predicted price
- $35,995
- Gap
- +$3,105 (+9%)
- Model error
- 14% median, 277 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2021 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the A4 a good buy?
No. 5 rivals cost less and beat it on fuel cost, cargo and power.
| Car | Price | Fuel cost per mile | Max cargo | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $39,100 | 11.9 cents | 12.0 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Toyota Camry LE FWD | $25,045 | 10.0 cents | 15.1 cu ft | 203 hp |
| Volkswagen Jetta GLI S Manual | $26,345 | 11.4 cents | 14.1 cu ft | 228 hp |
| Honda Accord Hybrid FWD | $26,570 | 6.7 cents | 16.7 cu ft | 212 hp |
| Nissan Altima VC-T SR FWD | $30,680 | 11.0 cents | 15.4 cu ft | 236 hp |
| Toyota Avalon XLE AWD | $36,125 | 11.4 cents | 16.1 cu ft | 205 hp |
Compared with 475 trims of other makes, sedans, 2021.
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