2010 Audi A4 Features And Prices

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With its sleek looks and smooth handling, the 2010 Audi A4 is again a compact luxury sedan with lots of appeal. Toss in its top safety ratings, high quality materials, solid construction, elegantly refined interior, large trunk, available all-wheel drive and impressive wagon version, and the A4 offers a hard-to-match mix of style and performance.

Changes for the 2010 model year include the previous convertible version being dropped in favor of the new A5 Cabriolet. Also dropped is the old V6 model, which couldn't outperform the turbocharged four-cylinder anyway, and is now represented by the new V6 supercharged Audi S4.

What remains unchanged is the A4's strength: its highly appealing sport sedan/wagon, with perhaps the nicest cabin in its class, to capably take on the likes of the BMW 328i and Mercedes-Benz C300.

Its slick design, precise and well-balanced handling, and top-notch interior certainly offer the type of total driving experience shoppers in this more upscale segment are looking for.

Trims, Standard Features And Options:

The 2010 Audi A4 is classified as a compact luxury sedan and is offered in two body styles: sedan and wagon (Avant). The base A4 trim is for the sedan-only, the 2.0T FrontTrak (which indicates front-wheel drive and a continuously variable transmission - CVT). The other trim is the 2.0T Quattro, which is the all-wheel drive version offered on both the sedan and wagon.

The standard features are grouped into three available packages: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige. The base 2.0T FrontTrak is not available with the Prestige package, while the 2.0T Quattro is available with all three.

The standard features included with the Premium package include leather upholstery, power front seats with driver lumbar, cruise control, 17 inch alloy wheels, air conditioning, a sunroof, foglamps, an electronic parking brake, a multifunction leather-wrapped steering wheel, a split-folding rear seat, Audi's MMI system (dash-mounted) and a 10-speaker CD sound system with satellite radio, a subwoofer and an auxiliary audio jack.

The Premium Plus then adds heated front seats, Bluetooth phone connectivity, bi-xenon headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, three-zone automatic climate control, LED daytime running lights and taillights, and an iPod jack.

The Prestige package then chips in with auto-dimming rear and side mirrors, 18 inch wheels, keyless ignition, keyless entry, navigation with real-time traffic and the third-generation MMI interface (new menus and center console-mounted with a joystick-type button on top the control knob), a 14-speaker Bang & Olufsen audio system (also optional with Premium Plus) with a 6-disc CD changer, and voice control for the stereo, navigation and Bluetooth.

In addition, Premium wagons add a power tailgate.

Also available is an optional Sport package that includes firmer suspension tuning, high-performance tires and sport seats. The S line package for Prestige models is basically an enhanced Sport package.

Stand-alone options include the navigation system and third-generation MMI for Premium and Premium Plus trims, a blind-spot monitor, a "Drive Select" system (Prestige only) that allows adjusting suspension/steering/transmission response, adaptive cruise control, rear-seat side airbags and several wood trim choices. And lastly, a Bluetooth/HomeLink feature bundle is available on Premium trims.

Engines, Powertrain And Gas Mileage:

Powering the 2010 A4 is a turbocharged 2.0 liter inline-4 engine that's good for 211 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. While front-wheel drive and a CVT are standard on the base 2.0T FrontTrak, the 2.0T Quattro (all-wheel drive) comes with either the standard 6-speed manual transmission or the optional 6-speed automatic with manual shift control.

In performance testing, the 2010 A4 2.0T Quattro sedan with automatic was timed from a standstill to 60 mph in a quite quick 6.5 seconds.

The EPA-estimated gas mileage for the A4 2.0T FrontTrak is a respectable 23 mpg city and 30 mpg on the highway. Fuel economy for the A4 2.0T Quattro doesn't drop much and comes in at a very similar 22 mpg city and 30 mpg highway with the manual and 21 and 27, respectively, with the automatic.

Safety:

Standard safety features on all 2010 A4 models include antilock brakes (ABS), stability and traction control, front-seat side airbags and full-length side curtain airbags. In addition, rear-seat-mounted side airbags are an available option. "Side Assist", a blind-spot alert system, can be added for those A4s with navigation. And Audi's "Active Braking Guard", an element of adaptive cruise control, alerts the driver and readies the brakes for maximum stopping power when a collision is detected as imminent.

With its high emphasis on safety, the 2010 A4 aced all of its government crash tests, earning perfect five-out-of-five-star ratings in all driver and passenger protection categories for both frontal and side impacts.

Interior:

The 2010 A4's interior, is one of the best in its class, and possible "the" best. It's attractively designed with high grade materials, refined, and user-friendly. The leather quality, for example, is much higher than the "leatherette" found in base BMW and Mercedes rivals. The seating, both front and rear, is comfortable and supportive.

The sedan's trunk space is a huge 16.9 cubic feet, large even when compared to standard family sedans. The cargo capacity for the wagon comes in only slightly higher with 17.3 cubic feet of storage space behind the rear seats. This can be increased to 51 cubic feet by folding down the rear seats. While this isn't huge for a wagon due to the A4's rear-end styling, it's still very useful for those who value the wagon's refinement and performance but who still could use some hauling room.

Drive:

The 2010 Audi A4's handling is smooth, capable and confident ... and even more so with the Quattro all-wheel-drive system. Add on the Sport package and the performance gets positively dynamic. Bear in mind, however, that the Sport package's improvement in athleticism comes with the sacrifice of some ride comfort and smoothness. Families will likely be happier with the base suspension.

The 2.0 liter turbocharged engine provides class-competitive acceleration with good fuel economy, impressive given it's competing against some V6s. While most drivers will be pleased with its power, some may find it a little noisier than its top competitors.

Update: Weak Economy Leads To Lower A4 Prices:

Audi's sales have been on the weak side historically for close to two years now, right along with the other car brands and evidence of a continuing slow economy.

They've recently made some progress in offsetting at least some of the market weakness through strong incentives and easier-to-get discounts. The bottom line? The current combination of a soft market along with intense dealer competition has created the perfect opportunity for nailing down some great deals.

How To Buy A New A4 At The Best Price: Before listing MSRP and invoice prices for the 2010 Audi A4, here's exactly how to buy one at the lowest price, especially given the current slow car market.

Prices:


2010 Audi A4 Sedan

2.0T Premium, FWD, CVT: listed price: $31,450, invoice price: $29,249
2.0T Premium quattro, AWD, manual: listed price: $32,350, invoice price: $30,085
2.0T Premium quattro, AWD, auto: listed price: $33,550, invoice price: $31,201

2010 Audi A4 Wagon

2.0T Avant Premium quattro, AWD, auto: listed price: $35,350, invoice price: $32,875

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