Is the 2022 Audi A4 a good car?
No.
3 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 35.7 in. Class median 35.8 in.
- Seniors: 1 of 3. Front headroom 37.3 in. Class median 38.6 in.
- Off-road: 5.2 in clearance. Top 100% of 154.
- Good buy: 3 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 | Yes | 4 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $96 vs $103 a month |
| Seniors | No | 1 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.2 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 6% below predicted |
| Good buy | No | 3 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 35.8 in | 87 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.4 in | Median 37.3 in | 87 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.0 cu ft | Median 14.0 cu ft | 77 | No |
Is the A4 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 4 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $39,900 | Median $40,475 | 90 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 149 hp to 345 hp | 92 | Yes |
| Length | 187.5 in | Median 191.8 in | 86 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 91 | No |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.0 cents | Median 11.9 cents | 91 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the A4 a good commuter car?
Yes. $96 a month to commute. Class median $103.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $96
- Median of 91 sedans
- $103
- Highway mpg
- 34 mpg, top 37% of 85
Is the A4 a good car for seniors?
No. Passes 1 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, 56.0 to 57.6 in tall | 56 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 37.3 in | Median 38.6 in | 85 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 37.7 ft | 91 | 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 154 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD, 5.2 in
- Cohort
- 154 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the A4 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 6% below cars like it.
- Price, 40 TFSI Premium AWD
- $39,900
- Predicted price
- $42,276
- Gap
- -$2,376 (-6%)
- Model error
- 13% median, 290 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2022 cars.
Passes at up to 5% above the predicted price.
Is the A4 a good buy?
No. 3 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 | $39,900 | 11.0 cents | 12.0 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Toyota Camry LE FWD | $25,845 | 10.0 cents | 15.1 cu ft | 203 hp |
| Honda Accord Hybrid FWD | $27,720 | 6.8 cents | 16.7 cu ft | 212 hp |
| Toyota Avalon Hybrid XLE FWD | $37,850 | 7.3 cents | 16.1 cu ft | 215 hp |
Compared with 490 trims of other makes, sedans, 2022.
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