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Is the Audi A4 a good first car?
I’m looking to buy a car instead of continually leasing one, and I’m considering the Audi A4. Is it a good option for a first car?
Andrea Barrett · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Here are some things to consider.
Expensive upkeep: Audi is a luxury car brand, which means maintenance and repairs are pricier than a non-luxury car. According to RepairPal, the average annual cost to maintain an Audi A4 is around $739 per year. While it may not seem like a lot, a
Honda Civic
is about half that.One of the least expensive Audis to maintain: If you’re keen on an Audi, apart from the
A3
, the A4 has the lowest maintenance costs.Cheapest German brand to insure: Car insurance is non-negotiable, and you likely don’t want to pay a fortune. Although it’s still going to be higher than non-luxury brands, an Audi is cheaper than a
BMW
or Mercedes-Benz
to insure. Good reliability: It might not beat
Lexus
, but Audi was ranked 15th out of 28 automakers on Consumer Reports’ 2021 reliability survey. RepairPal also gave the A4 a good ranking, coming in 14th out of 31 luxury midsize cars for reliability.There are a few other things you’ll want to know:
- Average fuel economy
- Requires premium fuel
- Available in FWD and AWD
- Doesn’t hold its value well
- Excellent safety ratings (IIHS Top Safety Pick)
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