2012
Audi S4

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$48,700
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Available trims

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  • 4dr Sdn Man Premium Plus
    Starts at
    $47,300
    18 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas Supercharged V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn Man Prestige
    Starts at
    $47,300
    18 City / 27 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas Supercharged V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn S Tronic Prestige
    Starts at
    $48,700
    18 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas Supercharged V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Sdn S Tronic Premium Plus
    Starts at
    $48,700
    18 City / 28 Hwy
    MPG
    5
    Seat capacity
    Gas Supercharged V6
    Engine
    All Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

333-hp, supercharged 3.0-liter V-6
All-wheel drive
Manual or automatic
Sedan body style

The good & the bad

The good

Tasteful, subtle styling
Interior quality
Trunk space
Premium stereo

The bad

Limited-slip rear differential not standard
Gas mileage
No Avant wagon version offered
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Safety review

Based on the 2012 Audi S4 base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Overall rating
4/5
Combined side rating front seat
4/5
Combined side rating rear seat
5/5
Frontal barrier crash rating driver
3/5
Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
4/5
Overall frontal barrier crash rating
4/5
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

91% of drivers recommend this car
4.6 / 5
Based on 24 reviews
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Comfort 4.4
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.8
Value 4.3
Exterior 4.6
Reliability 4.3

Most recent

By El Jefe Grande
Owns this car
July 2, 2024

I’ve had my 2012 S4 since 2015.

I’ve had my 2012 S4 since 2015. It has been very reliable except the rear main seal is leaking. I put a stage 1 tune on it which made it a bit quicker. I am going to miss my S4!
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 5.0
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By Dylan F from Pittsburgh PA
Owns this car
August 5, 2022

Expensive to fix

Honestly I got unlucky with mine. It’s a fabulous car in that the performance, comfort and design are amazing for the price but don’t buy one with more than 50k miles. Mine has 74k miles now and I’m staring to have all sorts of problems. Nothing engine related but stuff like sensors no longer functioning properly coolant leakage problems and the little cherry on top was my dsg failing. $5,500 for a new mechatronics unit and now I still have to replace or rebuild my trans. Another $4000 at least. Somehow when researching this car I didn’t realize how it isn’t too uncommon for this cars dsg to just completely fail around 70k-100k miles. Some people’s have even failed before reaching 50k miles. So make sure your trans is in good condition before buying one of these used. Or make sure you have some sort of an extended warranty!
  • 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 2.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2012 Audi S4?

The 2012 Audi S4 is available in 2 trim levels:

  • Premium Plus (2 styles)
  • Prestige (2 styles)

What is the MPG of the 2012 Audi S4?

The 2012 Audi S4 offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 27 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 2012 Audi S4 reliable?

The 2012 Audi S4 has an average reliability rating of 4.3 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2012 Audi S4 owners.

Is the 2012 Audi S4 a good Sedan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2012 Audi S4. 91.7% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.6 / 5
Based on 24 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.4
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.8
  • Value: 4.3
  • Exterior: 4.6
  • Reliability: 4.3

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