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Revision as of 20:31, 21 April 2020
The Audi A4 became the new entry-level Audi in 1995, replacing the 90. Its rank as entry-level was transferred to the new Audi A3 in 2005, which was later given an S3 companion in June 2014.
In its early years, the A4 was positioned to compete with the BMW 3-series, the Saab 900 series, the Volvo 850 GLT, the Lexus ES 300 and the Infiniti J30.
Year-to-year changes
1996
In its first year, all A4s were powered by a 172-horsepower longitudinally mounted sohc 2.8-liter V6 (not to be confused with sister division VW's narrow-angle V6, which had the same displacement and horsepower, but was mounted transversely under the hood). It came in as a front-wheel-drive sedan or a Quattro all-wheel-drive.
1997
The 1.8-liter version of the A4 was released this year.
1998
A new 2.8-liter Avant station wagon was introduced along with the Audi A6.
1999
The 1.8-liter Avant station wagon was introduced in 1999.
Retail prices
4DR Sedan
| Model year(s) | Engine size | Drive | List price | Destination charge | Effective date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 2.8L | FWD | $26,500 | $475 | August 17, 1995 |
| 1996 | 2.8L | AWD | $28,000 | $475 | August 17, 1995 |
| 1997 | 1.8L | FWD | $22,990 | $500 | Q4 1996 |
| 1997 | 1.8L | AWD | $24,590 | $500 | Q4 1996 |
| 1997 | 2.8L | FWD | $27,430 | $500 | Q4 1996 |
| 1997 | 2.8L | AWD | $29,030 | $500 | Q4 1996 |
| 1998 | 2.8L | FWD | $28,120 | $500 | July 27, 1997 |
| 1998 | 2.8L | AWD | $29,720 | $500 | July 27, 1997 |
| 1998-1999 | 1.8L | FWD | $23,790 | $500 | November 1997 |
| 1998-1999 | 1.8L | AWD | $25,440 | $500 | November 1997 |
| 1998-1999 | 2.8L | FWD | $28,390 | $500 | November 1997 |
| 1998-1999 | 2.8L | AWD | $30,040 | $500 | November 1997 |
4DR Wagon
| Model year(s) | Engine size | Drive | List price | Destination charge | Effective date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2.8L | FWD | $30,465 | $500 | November 1997 |
| 1998-1999 | 2.8L | AWD | $31,040 | $500 | November 1997 |
| 1999 | 1.8L | AWD | $26,440 | $500 | September 14, 1998 |
Gallery
