Is the 2021 Audi S4 a good car?
No.
2 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 35.7 in. Class median 35.9 in.
- First car: 1 of 5. Price $49,900. Class median $38,950.
- Commuter: $121 a month. Class median $107.
- Seniors: 0 of 3. Clearance 4.5 in. Class middle half 5.1 to 5.5 in.
- Off-road: 4.5 in clearance. Top 101% of 132.
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 | 1 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | No | $121 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | No | 0 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 4.5 in, top 101% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 23% below predicted |
| Good buy | Yes | No rival beats it |
- 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 S4 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 S4 a good first car?
No. Passes 1 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $49,900 | Median $38,950 | 83 | No |
| Horsepower | 349 hp | 147 hp to 335 hp | 86 | No |
| 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 | 13.9 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 81 | No |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the S4 a good commuter car?
No. $121 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $121
- Median of 81 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 28 mpg, top 79% of 79
Is the S4 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 0 of 3 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Step-in height | 4.5 in clearance | 5.1 to 5.5 in clearance | 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 S4 a good off-road vehicle?
No. 4.5 in clearance. Top 101% of 132 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- Premium Plus AWD, 4.5 in
- Cohort
- 132 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the S4 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 23% below cars like it.
- Price, Premium AWD
- $49,900
- Predicted price
- $64,644
- Gap
- -$14,744 (-23%)
- 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 S4 a good buy?
Yes. No rival beats it on all four.
Compared with 475 trims of other makes, sedans, 2021.
What this cannot tell you
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