Overview & Reviews

Audi's entry-level sedan and companion Avant wagon get a complete redesign for 2009. The new A4 is longer and wider, resulting in more interior room and cargo space. The optional Drive Select system allows the driver to customize steering, suspension and transmission settings, and a rearrangement of the front axle has yielded a less-nose-heavy weight distribution. New technology features include direct injection for both engines, adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot warning system and a revised version of Audi's MMI systems controller. The convertible A4, however, carries over from last year.

• Luxuriously appointed cabin, above-average passenger and cargo space, good ride and handling balance, widely available all-wheel drive.

• Not as quick as many rivals, controls can be fussy, convertible employs previous-generation platform.

User Reviews:

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  excellent design, reliability much worse than in the past - 2009 Audi A4
  By vjd2211 - December 31 - 11:18 am

  Went from the 2003 A4 model to 2009 - old model was a real german design - tight handling, powerful, good brakes. The new one gained in dimensions - you feel inside like in a mid-size car, but the steering is too soft, I guess to appeal more to american drivers. Just one note - the car is not anymore a 100% german car - parts are made in other parts of the world and the overall quality has suffered. Have that in mind - repairs over the 4/50k warranty are very expensive both parts and labor - currently at 35k miles and thinking to trade-in.

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  Meh - 2009 Audi A4
  By Anonymous - December 6 - 5:21 pm

  Quite frankly, its hard to be ambivalent about $40k purchase, but I have to be honest with myself, and 9 months after purchasing this car, I cant say its changed our lives. Its solidly built, but theres a fair amount of road noise. For all the self- congratulation from Audi about the increase in size, its really not all that roomy. I think my wifes old 2001 Jetta had more room in the back. The MMI might be good compared to options from other manufacturers, but its hardly intuitive. In sum, its a solid but not outstanding effort.

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  re: update 1/10 "from the outside..." - 2009 Audi A4
  By Lisa - October 29 - 2:00 am

  Well, I loved my Audi A4 but I had to trade it for a larger and more comfortable car. I traded it for a SUV. Size: People are not able to sit in the back of the car comfortably. Its a sports car with back seats added to it to make it look larger. Try to fit a car seat in the back with another child & you will be sorry because it will not work. I am also 9 months pregnant and I was upset every single day over the lack of quality care that the Germans put into the comfort of this vehicle. The driving experience was nice & I really liked both the interior and exterior look of the car. I never had any mechanical problems with the car and the gas mileage was great.

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  Better than A5 Cab - 2009 Audi A4
  By solido - August 22 - 8:21 pm

  I have owned a 2009 A4 Cabriolet for about a year now and let me tell you the experience has been great! I wanted a convertible that was TRULY a year round vehicle, and this car definitely fit the bill. I looked at the BMW 3 series, Volvo C70 and Volkswagen Eos prior to purchasing this A4 and I am very happy with my decision. The 3 series is RWD which did not give me a good sense of security when driving in the snow. The others (Volvo and VW) just did not have the aesthetics I was looking for. The A4 cab is just a beautiful car, and handles well in all types of weather conditions. The Audi A5 cab is also a very nice car, but for the price it does not make sense to purchase one.

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  Loving this car! - 2009 Audi A4
  By RMW - May 20 - 8:40 pm

  The new A4 is a terrific car. Its beautifully styled inside and out. It is comfortable to drive on long trips yet sporty and fun enough to drive fast on twisty roads. A lot of reviewers complain about the 4-cylinder engine and its buzz, but I love the sound of a turbo 4. I wish they had put the GTIs sound amplifier in the A4, but can understand why they didnt considering the different demographics. The main problem I have with the car is that it gets expensive when you start adding features other luxury car manufacturers include as standard. At an MSRP of $38K, the Premium Plus trim doesnt seem like a bargain against the 328XI, especially since the BMW has standard maintenance.

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  I think my live was worth $37K - 2009 Audi A4
  By 100 miles a day - March 25 - 10:46 pm

  I think this car saved my life. Cruising at ~30 mph, then I was rear ended at ~60 mph by a Nissan, then hit head-on by a Cadillac at ~35 mph! Audi was totaled but performed great, did not walk away, but "only" have a badly broken foot. Purchased new in spring of 09 versus a cpo a4 or BMW 3 series. The new 09 a4 was such a huge change and looked so good it was worth the extra $100/month to me. Wanted a standard 6 speed trans. But was strong armed into the auto/tiptronic. The quattro system is awesome, the 2.0 turbo had plenty of power and I averaged 30 mpg in mostly highway driving over 12k miles before it was totaled. Would reconsider with a manual trans. And clear-bra.

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  Navigation packet and blue tooth - 2009 Audi A4
  By Andrea - March 10 - 10:26 am

  I got the navigation packet with the car and I am very disappointed with it. The navigation system is completely useless, difficult to use and find places, and lacks information about almost everything. It serves only for ornamental purposes as it doesnt take anybody anywhere. Even worse the situation, only two months after I got the car, I got the offer of the navigation update and ridiculously, I had to order and pay for it myself. This issue was not addressed by Fred Baker, the dealer, neither by audi after several calls and emails I made to them. The bluetooth does not connect to my phone either.

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  Great Car, but ... - 2009 Audi A4
  By Jack K. - January 30 - 6:27 am

  This is the perfect car for my needs. Its "fun enough" to drive, looks good, and gets great fuel economy considering its size and performance. Ive been a long-time VW and Audi owner and I really do think they offer a great trade-off between value and fun. However, this 09 A4 is similar to my past VWs and Audis as it still has a number of small (typical Audi) quality issues. This 09 A4 has suffered from an ignition switch failure, reverse backing light bulb installation issue, broken rear seat cup holder, and came with a defective exterior trim piece. None of these issues have been major but give me my usual uneasy feeling about owning this car for the long-term.

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  Still not a Smooth Ride - 2009 Audi A4
  By Pascal - November 5 - 7:54 pm

  I have had my 2009 Audi for about 6 months now. Bought it slightly used with 12k, now has 20k. Love the looks, love the power, and love the quattro. But as hard as I try and as many times as I take it to the dealership, it still vibrates at speeds 75-85 MPH, as if the tires arent quite balanced right. I spend a lot of time on the road and this drives me crazy! Also, Ive developed several rattles in the speakers and other parts of the car. I had a 1996 Audi in the past that I would say I was much happier with than this car. Probably wont end up keeping it very long.

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  A Very Appealing Car - 2009 Audi A4
  By pjl275 - September 16 - 8:39 pm

  We get many compliments on our S-Line Cab. Great looking S4 wheels. This is our first convertible and we love top down driving. The Cab is fun to drive but not BMW thrilling. Like the fact its an AWD car, for full year use. Fit and finish is excellent, interior is gorgeous. Gas mileage is terrible. Hope long term reliability is good. We leased, but buyout is very attractive. If it holds together, can envision a long term ownership.