Car financing: silver 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv in Atlixtac

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. 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

Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. Owners filed 158 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system, back over prevention and unknown or other; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.

What the figures tell you

The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo is what moves it, 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.

By the EPA's combined rating of 7.9 L/100 km, 300 km takes about 24 litres. That works out to about $13.83 per 100 km at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

A good match for

It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town. It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car.

Space, size and seats

Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. NHTSA's Canadian figures put it at 4.76 m long. 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, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.

Year and trim

Compare the Progressiv with the other trims of the same year before you decide. Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires.

Running costs

Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $138.30 at our price setting. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.

Talk to a person

Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.