Yellow 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv for sale in Simplot

Thinking of buying the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv?

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv for sale by us right now. Before you buy the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv, here is what the figures say and what to look at.

A buyer's checks

Owners filed 158 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, back over prevention and unknown or other; have those parts checked. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent.

The figures, translated

Under the hood: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo and front-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

Combined fuel use is 7.9 L/100 km: about 24 litres for 300 km. Driving 300 km costs roughly $41.49 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

The A4 in everyday use

A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. At 4.76 m long, it is on the long side. Check the size of a tight parking spot. The EPA measures its luggage space at 368 litres, roughly about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Is it right for your trip?

It suits someone whose own car is in the shop for a while. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.

Rent it for a week first

If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. If the A4 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.

Money matters

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.83 in fuel.

Picking a year and a trim

If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

Renting for Simplot

Simplot is about 2,985 km from our Toronto location, beyond the area we deliver to. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Simplot starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

One more step

Send a request to rent the model you are thinking of buying.