Car financing: orange 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv in Guardarraya

The 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv for buyers

CarmaCars is a rental company and does not have the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv for sale right now. Rent one for a week first, or ask us to look for one. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. This page puts the 2020 Audi A4 Progressiv in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.

Before you sign for the A4

A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. NHTSA has 158 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, back over prevention and unknown or other.

What the specs mean

Power comes from the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, driving 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. A weekend of 300 km comes to about $41.49 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Who the A4 suits

It suits a stretch between cars, by the week or the month. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

Practical details

As a compact car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. Its length is 4.76 m, so it is on the long side. 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.

Try before you buy

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. Rent first, buy later: a week with the A4 answers the big questions.

Which one to look for

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. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.

Running costs

Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. 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

A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.