2016
Audi A4

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$38,000
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Available trims

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  • CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium Plus
    Starts at
    $35,900
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • CVT FrontTrak 2.0T Premium
    Starts at
    $35,900
    24 City / 31 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Man quattro 2.0T Premium
    Starts at
    $37,000
    22 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Man quattro 2.0T Premium Plus
    Starts at
    $37,000
    22 City / 32 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Auto quattro 2.0T Premium
    Starts at
    $38,000
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • Auto quattro 2.0T Premium Plus
    Starts at
    $38,000
    21 City / 30 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded I-4
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

220-hp, turbo engine standard
Five-seat sedan
A4-based Allroad wagon available
Eight-speed automatic transmission available
Front- or all-wheel drive

The good & the bad

The good

Torque-rich turbo engine
Interior materials quality, fit and finish
Steering feedback
AWD handling
Bang &amp

The bad

Tight backseat
Smallish trunk
Spiraling price with options
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Safety review

Based on the 2016 Audi A4 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
5/5
Combined side rating front seat
4/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
5/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
5/5
Overall side crash rating
5/5
Rollover rating
5/5
Side barrier rating
5/5
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
9.9%
Risk of rollover
Side barrier rating driver
4/5
Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
5/5
Side pole rating driver front seat
5/5
9.9%
Risk of rollover

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
4 years / 50,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
4 years / 50,000 miles
Maintenance
1 years / 5,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
4 years

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / less than 60,000 miles
Basic
1 year or 20,000 miles (whichever occurs first)
Dealer certification
125-point inspection
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Consumer reviews

96% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 27 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.6
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.7

Most recent

By Tommy from San Antonio tx
Owns this car
April 22, 2021

The most UNSATISFYING car ive ever owned

This car is way over rated. Transmission is sluggish and delayed. Not satisfied at all. Hidden finance charges totaling sixteen thousand dollars.horrible customer service worse service ever.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 1.0
Performance 1.0
Value 1.0
Exterior 3.0
Reliability 3.0
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By Ewell34 from Springfield
Owns this car
November 9, 2020

Audi A4 Premium Plua

I bought this car over a year ago. I had no problems after driving it for 11000 miles. Very comfortable ride and nice performance on the highway. Would definitely recommend
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 4.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2016 Audi A4?

The 2016 Audi A4 is available in 2 trim levels:

  • Premium (3 styles)
  • Premium Plus (3 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2016 Audi A4?

The 2016 Audi A4 offers up to 24 MPG in city driving and 31 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

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Is the 2016 Audi A4 reliable?

The 2016 Audi A4 has an average reliability rating of 4.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2016 Audi A4 owners.

Is the 2016 Audi A4 a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2016 Audi A4. 96.3% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 27 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.6
  • Value: 4.3
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.7

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