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2018 Audi A4 consumer reviews

$36,000 starting MSRP
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(83 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.9
  • Performance 4.8
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.7
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excellent reliability (except for recalls)

meets all requirements-asthetic, performance, comfort- only criticism is too many computer driven options-dificcult for seniors to navigate-audio system is exceptional-has all the bells and whistles

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Most reliable & fun to drive

I will never sell this car as long as I live, it's the dream car I've been waiting for all my life, I recommend this car to any and everyone looking for a car with everything you want and need in a car

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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They had me at the butterfly. ..

Love my A4 Premium Plus Quattro sedan, with Tech package. The Quattro AWD system is phenomenal, even on dry pavement. Handling is superb; takes highway butterflies like it's on rails; inside, feels like you're riding on glass surfaces. I've owned several great vehicles, but I've never driven one with engineering like this. Found the tech and MMI systems more user friendly than anticipated. Virtual Cockpit feature, with map in front of driver, is extremely useful. Was concerned about auto stop/start engine, but it can be turned off, and I quickly learned to manage it with a light foot on the brake. Since it increases gas mileage, I will appreciate it in the long run. There were some things I needed work arounds for, however, such as all doors unlocking automatically when in park. No override for this feature! Car needs to be unlocked to open gas fill door. Both of these are safety issues and need to be changed on a vehicle of this caliber. Also, would like an audible warning on blind spot monitor. In other vehicles I test drove, this feature could be turned on or off. At least BSM lights are large and on inside corners of side view mirrors, so they're more visible than competitors. Would prefer perforated leather seats. Don't know about reliability yet, as I'm a relatively new owner, but I am expecting great things given reported history. I made an extensive, long term car search, but I'm thrilled with my decision to buy the A4. Never thought I'd be able to get behind the wheel of such a refined, energetic, total blast to drive machine. With the 19 speaker Bang and Olufson stereo, it's a sound system on wheels. It's a comfortable, smooth ride that doesn't lose its verve. And it's immediate, but well controlled power under your foot. The only major annoyances are speed limits and traffic.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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I have been a loyal Audi customer for over 15 yrs

Car is perfectly designed, interior, exterior and performance plus my Audi Dealer continues to deliver superior customer service year after year. The 2018 A4 is I believe is my 6th or 7th consecutive Audi. Clearly Audi is doing something right that keeps me a loyal Audi customer.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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This is the most reliable and comfortable car

This is a perfect ride.... Best car to own . Ride is smooth and has all the features required for a premium model .. would definitely recomend this buy

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Quattro Premium Plus, Best car I ever owned by far

This car does everything right. I have tried to buy a BMW 3, Mercedes C300 and nothing comes close to the new redesigned Audi A4. Fit and finish, standard features and extras, best offered discounts on pricing and leasing. The car is quick, glued to the road more than the BMW, Quattro doesn't flinch in wet weather, fuel economy for its performance. Audi drive select is great to set up the car the way you like it. I don't want to stop driving it. It's addicting to drive. Fun sporty handling along with luxury. The best of both worlds no one has matched as far as I am concerned. Got this car with almost 10K off sticker price and they paid off my lease on my A3 with 5 payments left. The only car that is a better bargain for the money is a Hyundai Sonata 2.0T turbo Limited but the Audi is a class way above the Hyundai. I leased this car cheaper than a loaded Camry V6 XSE or an Honda Accord Touring. Mercedes and BMW do not give you big discounts and the attitude is if you don't want our car for what we want to charge go somewhere else. I did 4 times already. Tried my hardest to own a BMW but they wouldn't budge or come close to matching Audi on making a great deal. Audi works with you and will bend over backwards to give loyal return customers great deals. This is my 3rd A4 and has a previous A3 & a VW CC R Line. But the 2018 A4 is a different car than the older models. Audi has really stepped up their game. That's why then are now number 1 over the other German competitors and in fact all competitors.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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love it

This car runs very smooth i tested drove both Audi a4 and Lexus is 350 f & after i tested the car out i knew this was the one. Before looking at this car i set on getting the lexus 350 did some more research and tested it out and it made me change my mind with out second guessing myself. The interior is the main thing that sold me. Im a tech kind of person and this car is very tech savy. this is my first Audi and i dont see me changing anytime soon.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Not My Favorite Car for Driving on Interstate

Great car for driving on snowy winter roads! Excellent traction with the tires that came with the car. Now that Spring is here and I am doing more driving on the interstate I am not so impressed. This is a noisy car! Not so much tire or engine noise, but wind noise! At 40 mph I can hear the wind blowing by but at interstate speeds of 70 mph it sounds like a hurricane (o.k. I have never been in a hurricane but I hope you get my meaning). I paid more than $50,000 for this car and I expected better. I should have gone for the Lexus that I was looking at!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 1.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Another Audi

Great performing and comfortable car. Technology is amazing, however a touch screen would have made great media easier to use. Sport seats very comfortable and supportive. Maybe more closed compartments to store things in. Overall a great car to drive.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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I'm in love

This car is incredible, drives like a dream, the sound system is fantastic and the options are amazing! Hands down the best car I've ever owned.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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