Auto loans: brown 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv in Danforth

The 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv: before you buy

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. Here is what to know about the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv before buying one.

Before you sign for the A4

In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done.

Reading the spec sheet

The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo does the work, through a 7-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

Combined fuel use is 7.9 L/100 km: about 24 litres for 300 km. At our price setting, it costs about $13.83 to drive 100 km. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles.

Inside and out

As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. It is 4.76 m from end to end. Check the size of a tight parking spot. In plain terms, its 368 litres of luggage space hold about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Who rents the A4

It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.

Drive it on your own roads

If the A4 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Rent the A4 first, and buy only if it fits your life. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

The cost of driving it

A 1,000 km month costs roughly $138.30 at our price setting. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Which one to look for

Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

The A4 and Danforth

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Danforth starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. Danforth is about 1,566 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

Talk to a person

Ask us anything about renting before you buy.