Auto loans: grey 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv in Lead

Buying the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv

No 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv is for sale by CarmaCars at the moment; this page helps you judge the car before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars does not finance cars. Renting is not a loan, so there is no credit check to rent. The 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv for buyers: what the numbers say, what to check, how to try it.

A buyer's checks

Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN.

What the specs mean

The powertrain to know here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, with front-wheel drive. 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.

Expect about 24 litres for every 300 km, going by its 7.9 L/100 km combined rating. That works out to about $13.83 per 100 km at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles.

Who it is for

It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.

Size and space

As a compact car, it is easy to drive and park in the city. Length: 4.76 m. 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.

Rent it for a week first

Rent the A4 for a week and see how it fits your life. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car. A test week in the A4 tells you more than any review.

Picking a year and a trim

If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first.

Money matters

A pre-purchase inspection is a small cost next to the price of the car. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.

Lead and the A4

We have no location in Lead; CarmaCars rents from Toronto, about 1,952 km away. If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Lead.

Next step

Questions about trying a car first? Ask in your request.