Audi's popular compact sedan, the A4 makes a strong play for buyers with its mature style, sprightly handling, and tasteful appointments. Even so, it might just be the A4's unquestioned quality that makes it a perennial top choice.
What's New for 2018
The newly available Optic Black Plus Package adds special wheels and trim throughout. The mid-level Premium Plus gains additional standard safety features. All-wheel drive is no longer available with the base engine.
Choosing Your Audi A4
The A4 starts at $36,975 (including destination) with front-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine that produces 190 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque. A seven-speed automatic transmission does the shifting. Models with this setup carry the suffix "Ultra," and are EPA-rated at 31 miles per gallon in combined city and highway driving.
The rest of the lineup gets all-wheel drive and a more potent version of the 2.0-liter with 252 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque, starting at $41,475. The EPA rates these models at 28 mpg combined. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic comes standard, but buyers can opt for a six-speed manual at no cost.
Both versions of the A4 are available in Premium, Premium Plus, and Prestige trim levels:
The A4 is much more satisfying to drive with the 252-hp engine and all-wheel drive, which is how most examples are sold. The extra $4,500 is worth it, even outside of the snowbelt.