2009 Audi A4 sedan and wagon priced
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The 2009 Audi A4 sedan and Avant will be hitting lots later this year, and before dealers can begin taking orders in September, they've got to let people know what it'll cost to get behind the wheel of the thoroughly revised entry-level Audi.
Prices for the sedan start at $32,700, equipped with the all-new 2.0-liter TFSI four that sends 211 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque through the front wheels. Quattro will be available on the four-banger, along with Audi's six-seed Tiptronic transmission. Buyers that opt for the Avant will have to shell out $34,500 for the added hatch, extra cargo room and standard Quattro all-wheel-drive. If you choose the 3.2-liter FSI V6, the six-speed manumatic is standard, along with the Quattro system.
Dealers will have a limited supply of A4 sedans and wagons available for test-drives later this month and customer deliveries should begin later in September. Follow the jump for full details in Audi's press release.
Gallery: New Audi A4
Gallery: 2009 Audi A4 Avant
PRESS RELEASE
Audi announces 2009 MY pricing for the all-new A4 sedan and Avant models
HERNDON, Va. – Audi of America today released pricing for two of its newest entries, the 2009 model year Audi A4 sedan and A4 Avant. Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the A4 sedan will start at $32,700, while MSRP for the A4 Avant will start at $34,500.
"The combination of efficiency, power, performance and design make the A4 the new segment standard," said Johan de Nysschen, executive vice president, Audi of America. "These are all-new models with added standard features versus the previous generation. And the A4, when equipped with the all-new 2.0TFSI engine and quattro all-wheel-drive system, delivers better fuel economy and acceleration than the key competitors in this segment."
Audi will begin delivery of customer orders in September 2008, but de Nysschen said that some dealers will have vehicles available for consumer test drives as early as the week of August 10th.
Blake Strong, dealer principal of Strong Audi in Salt Lake City and Audi dealer council chairman, noted that dealers have seen considerable interest in the coming A4 launch.
"I started getting calls early this year," said Strong, "especially after the A4 hit the auto show circuit and photos started to appear. Consumer interest increased as fuel prices rose. The new 2.0 TFSI is a great engine. Add the new engine to the beautiful design and incredible vehicle technology and I feel that this is the perfect car for the time."
The Audi A4 sedan can be equipped with either the all-new 2.0 TFSI 4-cylinder engine or the 3.2 FSI V6 engine. The 2.0 TFSI engine can be configured for front-wheel drive or with Audi's quattro all-wheel-drive system. The 3.2 FSI is offered exclusively in the sedan and with the quattro all-wheel-drive system and a 6-speed Tiptronic transmission. The A4 Avant will be equipped with the 2.0 TFSI engine and the quattro all-wheel-drive system.
New for 2009, the 2.0 TFSI engine features more horsepower (211 hp) and significantly more torque (258 lb.-ft.) than the engine it replaces. Rated at 21 miles per gallon city and 27 mpg highway, the 2.0 TFSI engine delivers better fuel economy, and when compared to the all-wheel-drive versions, better 0-to-60 miles per hour acceleration than the key German and Asian competitors in the segment.
Audi of America offers a full line of German-engineered luxury vehicles, including the Audi A4. This eighth-generation A4 made its global debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2007 and its North American debut at the North American International Auto Show (Detroit) in January 2008. During 2007, Audi sold 322,517 A4 models globally, and 45,411 in the United States (nearly 50 percent of all Audi vehicles sold in the U.S.).
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
David(Postal) 3:43PM (8/01/2008)
That is one hot wagon!
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Vintage 3:58PM (8/01/2008)
It's weird that even the regular A4s look like S4s now.
Zane 4:19PM (8/01/2008)
And that's a good thing, ain't it?
Vintage 4:26PM (8/01/2008)
Kinda dilutes the S models, IMHO.
Torrent 12:15AM (8/04/2008)
Finally! A luxury wagon at a good price that looks great, and has a great rep to match. It's good to see Audi isn't afraid of the 'Wagon" term.
ChopperDave 3:47PM (8/01/2008)
That's gorgeous, but damned pricey! Good luck finding one on the lot for $32.7k; more like $40k. Entry-level--HA!
Thankfully, the resale will suck enough for some of us to pick up an '09 in '11 or '12 for 40% off.
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MikeW 3:52PM (8/01/2008)
See: Audi A3
See: imploding $ USD
ChopperDave 3:58PM (8/01/2008)
Oh, I know that the A3 is cheaper, but I don't think it's ever been considered their entry-level model, has it? I'm splitting hairs, of course, and differentiating between "entry-level" as a literal point-of-entry (i.e., the cheapest model), and "entry-level" as a marketing position, which is what the A4 has always filled. It seems that the A4 is a more natural--and common--entry into the Audi world, while the A3 is more of a step-up from a VW--let's call the A3 the "gateway Audi," haha ...
Anyway, and how's this for a cop out: the article says "entry level," so I was going on that.
You're right about the $'s effect on this pricing, of course; there's no denying that.
Ligor 4:18PM (8/01/2008)
the wagon would be the right option here, as you can scoop up a G35 that will eat up the A4 sedan for much much less
almost $33k for an A4 with an I4???? no thanks!
I gues if you want mpg, than the I4 doesn't seem to bad an option, but if you can't affor the gas for a $33k car, then you shouldn'd be buying it in the first place.
I agree, wait three years adn then you can get one for $21k
go here, and check out some prices of cars that just came of lease (usually)
www.ncautoauction.com
Matty 9:09PM (8/01/2008)
Don't forget it's a turbo I4 with FSI. It's a really great engine in a sharp-looking car. Definitely the best looking wagon in its class and IMO, the best sports sedan in its class. Too bad the US dollar is having a panic attack and the price is shooting up. Still, the price increase is similar to the ones already put forth by BMW and MB. If you want a German ride in 2009, prepare to shell out for it.
Or you could just buy American!
Paul 1:29AM (8/02/2008)
Chopper, how's this for a progression of new cars -- 1997 BMW M3-->2000 Audi S4-->2006 Audi A3 (had a used Qx4 in there for a year, but I like to forget about that transgression). Sad but true path from single dot-commie to married w/ kid professor. Anyway, IMHO the A3 is a specialty car, neither entry level nor "gateway." FWIW, I can't bring myself to "upgrade" to an A4. There's just not enough difference in luxury or practicality and you lose a lot of the "fun" that the smaller car + DSG transmission provide. The new one is bigger, though, so I may check it out just for fun...
Now, I might seriously consider a Q5, but only with the amazing (it REALLY is amazing--and the new one looks to be even more so) 2.0L TFSI engine. I want a bigger car, but I'm not looking to take a huge hit at the pump. With the 2.0 and the (very) mild hybrid tech, it looks as though it'll actually come in a little better than my A3. However, if it truly comes stateside only with the 3.2 as their site currently says, then Audi is really missing the market.
ChopperDave 8:48AM (8/04/2008)
Paul, I'm with you--the A3 is all I really need or want, and it's on my short-list. The new A4, despite its "entry level" designation, is too big and too rich for my tastes. Besides, the A3, being lighter, is cheaper to run.
I'm all for buying only the amount of car one needs; even if I'll buy into the badge thing to some extent (don't see myself going much farther than Audi in terms of prestige), most of us don't need to go beyond the literal or marketing-speak entry level.
PaulPaul 3:50PM (8/01/2008)
after seeing what Honda/Acura did to the TL redesign, nice to see Audi getting "it" right.
why must you tease us Yankees with the pics of the TDI model though, Autoblog? :P
still holding off to see if the Audi TDI models arrive (specially A5) within 2 years; if not, then will most likely pick up the A5 (hopefully prices won't jump too much)
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srDRIVEN 4:23PM (8/01/2008)
I'm waiting to see what's what with the TDI as well, if it's not due in the 09 model line up, then this image is just a nasty tease... A mid 2009 model/engine addition maybe? What do you think?
PaulPaul 5:01PM (8/01/2008)
if the euro keeps gaining ground against $$$ = nope.
if the euro stays the same and BWM has success with their 'd' models in US, then Audi might do it, doubt it would be with the A5 model though
Johnnie 3:50PM (8/01/2008)
Thanks Autoblog for teasing us with pictures of the Avant WITH a manual transmisison.
Ugh!!!!
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mk 4:29PM (8/01/2008)
No kidding. With the demise of the Legacy GT Wagon, the A4 Quattro wagon is about the only AWD manual transmission sporty station wagon on the market.
It does look good, but damn, that is expensive for 2.0 TFSI, and FWD, and upward with AWD or options.
Makes the Legacy GT Spec B look like a real value, in terms of sedans.
Rick 6:54PM (8/01/2008)
I guess you don't know that you can chip the 4cyl? So you get mpg AND 300ft lbs of torque? And yes, I bought mine CPO to save the hit that all new cars take.
psu48187 4:24PM (8/01/2008)
Granted we are getting an engine upgrade, I'd like to see what the change from $29K to $33K will net you.
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RT 4:57PM (8/01/2008)
So Audi did keep its word that it was going to keep the price increase to within a few percent of the outgoing A4 (well, on some of the models, at least): the 2008 A4 2.0t avant auto starts at $33,000, so the price is going up ~3.6%. Not as bad as I thought it would be. Hopefully Audi won't jack up the prices of the options. The car should still be loads cheaper than it's direct rival, the 328xi wagon.
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