Is the 2023 Audi A4 a good car?
Yes.
4 of 7checks
- Family car: 2 of 4. Rear legroom 35.7 in. Class median 36.5 in.
- Off-road: 5.2 in clearance. Top 100% of 166.
- 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 | Yes | 5 of 5 parts |
| Commuter | Yes | $99 vs $107 a month |
| Seniors | Yes | 2 of 3 parts |
| Off-road | No | 5.2 in, top 100% |
| Worth the money | Yes | 3% 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 36.5 in | 84 | No |
| Rear headroom | 37.4 in | Median 37.3 in | 84 | Yes |
| Cargo behind the last row | 12.0 cu ft | Median 14.2 cu ft | 73 | No |
Is the A4 a good first car?
Yes. Passes 5 of 5 parts.
| Measure | This car | Class | Cars | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $40,300 | Median $43,010 | 87 | Yes |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 151 hp to 351 hp | 88 | Yes |
| Length | 187.5 in | Median 192.9 in | 83 | Yes |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 83 | Yes |
| Fuel cost per mile | 11.4 cents | Median 12.3 cents | 87 | Yes |
Horsepower: 10th to 75th percentile of the class.
Is the A4 a good commuter car?
Yes. $99 a month to commute. Class median $107.
- Miles a month
- 867
- This car
- $99
- Median of 87 sedans
- $107
- Highway mpg
- 33 mpg, top 35% of 78
Is the A4 a good car for seniors?
Yes. Passes 2 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, 56.2 to 57.9 in tall | 57 | Yes |
| Front headroom | 37.3 in | Median 38.7 in | 81 | No |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft | Median 38.1 ft | 83 | Yes |
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 166 trucks and SUVs.
- AWD or 4WD
- Yes
- Best trim for clearance
- 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD, 5.2 in
- Cohort
- 166 trucks and SUVs, AWD or 4WD trims
Is the A4 worth the money?
Yes. Priced 3% above cars like it.
- Price, 40 TFSI Premium AWD
- $40,300
- Predicted price
- $39,243
- Gap
- +$1,057 (+3%)
- Model error
- 15% median, 311 cars
Price model: horsepower, length, width, drivetrain, powertrain, body and luxury, 2023 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 | $40,300 | 11.4 cents | 12.0 cu ft | 201 hp |
| Toyota Camry LE FWD | $26,320 | 10.0 cents | 15.1 cu ft | 203 hp |
| Honda Accord Hybrid Sport FWD w/o BSI | $31,345 | 7.3 cents | 16.7 cu ft | 204 hp |
| Nissan Altima VC-T SR FWD | $35,285 | 11.0 cents | 15.4 cu ft | 236 hp |
| Tesla Model 3 RWD | $38,990 | 4.3 cents | 22.9 cu ft | 271 hp |
| Toyota Crown XLE AWD | $39,950 | 7.8 cents | 15.2 cu ft | 236 hp |
Compared with 396 trims of other makes, sedans, 2023.
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