2021 Audi A4 trim levels explained
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$1,800
- 6 trims. $39,100 to $40,900.
- Base: 40 TFSI Premium AWD. Top: S line 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD.
- 3 more trims without a price.
All 9 trims
| Trim | MSRP | Destination | Engine | hp | Drivetrain | Transmission | MPG | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 TFSI Premium AWD | $39,100 | $1,045 | 2.0L 4cyl | 201 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| 40 TFSI Prestige AWD | $39,100 | $1,045 | 2.0L 4cyl | 201 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | $39,100 | $1,045 | 2.0L 4cyl | 201 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD | $40,900 | $1,045 | 2.0L 4cyl | 261 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| S line 45 TFSI Prestige AWD | $40,900 | $1,045 | 2.0L 4cyl | 261 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| S line 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | $40,900 | $1,045 | 2.0L 4cyl | 261 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 27 mpg | 5 |
| allroad Premium AWD | Price N/A | $1,045 | 2.0L 4cyl | 261 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 26 mpg | 5 |
| allroad Premium Plus AWD | Price N/A | $1,045 | 2.0L 4cyl | 261 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 26 mpg | 5 |
| allroad Prestige AWD | Price N/A | $1,045 | 2.0L 4cyl | 261 hp | AWD | 7-speed DCT | 26 mpg | 5 |
What changes at each step
40 TFSI Premium to 40 TFSI Prestige: $0
40 TFSI Premium AWD $39,100 to 40 TFSI Prestige AWD $39,100.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Blind spot warning, Navigation, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, plus 8 more.
40 TFSI Premium Plus to S line 45 TFSI Premium: +$1,800
40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD $39,100 to S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD $40,900.
- Power: 201 hp to 261 hp.
Adds as standard: Cruise control.
S line 45 TFSI Premium to S line 45 TFSI Prestige: $0
S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD $40,900 to S line 45 TFSI Prestige AWD $40,900.
Same specs. Equipment only.
Adds as standard: Heated steering wheel, 360 camera, Blind spot warning, Navigation, Premium audio, Heated rear seats, plus 8 more.
Which trim has each feature
- Cheapest trim with leather seats: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, $39,100.
- Cheapest trim with heated front seats: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, $39,100.
- Cheapest trim with a heated steering wheel: 40 TFSI Prestige AWD, $39,100.
- Cheapest trim with a 360 camera: 40 TFSI Prestige AWD, $39,100.
- Cheapest trim with blind spot warning: 40 TFSI Prestige AWD, $39,100.
- Cheapest trim with Apple CarPlay or Android Auto: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, $39,100.
- Cheapest trim with navigation: 40 TFSI Prestige AWD, $39,100.
- Cheapest trim with premium audio: 40 TFSI Prestige AWD, $39,100.
- Cheapest trim with remote start: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, $39,100.
- Cheapest trim with heated rear seats: 40 TFSI Prestige AWD, $39,100.
- Not on any trim: a third row.
S standard. O optional. N not available. Blank: no data.
| Feature | 40 TFSI Premium AWD | 40 TFSI Prestige AWD | 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD | S line 45 TFSI Prestige AWD | S line 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD | allroad Premium AWD | allroad Premium Plus AWD | allroad Prestige AWD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leather seats | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | O | S | S | O | S | S | O | S | S |
| 360 camera | N | S | S | N | S | S | N | S | S |
| Blind spot warning | O | S | S | O | S | S | O | S | S |
| Apple CarPlay or Android Auto | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Power liftgate or trunk | N | N | N | N | N | N | S | S | S |
| Third row | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | N |
| Navigation | N | S | O | N | S | O | N | O | S |
| Premium audio | N | S | O | N | S | O | N | O | S |
| Remote start | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S |
| Heated rear seats | N | S | N | N | S | N | N | N | S |
| Panoramic roof | N | N | N | N | N | N | S | S | S |
Cheapest trim with
- AWD or 4WD: every trim.
- Hybrid: every trim.
- The most hp: S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD, 261 hp, $40,900.
- The best mpg: every trim, 27 mpg.
New for 2021
Compared with 2020. Trims matched by name.
- Added: 40 TFSI Premium AWD, 40 TFSI Prestige AWD, 40 TFSI Premium Plus AWD, S line 45 TFSI Premium AWD, S line 45 TFSI Prestige AWD, S line 45 TFSI Premium Plus AWD.
- Dropped: 40 Premium FWD, Premium 40 TFSI FWD, Prestige 40 TFSI FWD, Premium Plus 40 TFSI FWD, 45 Premium AWD, 45 TFSI quattro Premium AWD, 45 TFSI quattro Prestige AWD, 45 TFSI quattro Premium Plus AWD, 40 Premium Plus FWD, 45 Premium Plus AWD, 40 Prestige FWD, 45 Prestige AWD.
- Carried over: 3 trims. No price pairs.
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What this cannot tell you
Prices exclude options, packages and destination.
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