2021 Audi A4 Trims Comparison
2021 A4 trim level differences
The 2021 Audi A4 is a small sedan sold in three trim levels: Premium, Premium Plus and Prestige. Each comes with your choice of turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. The entry-level 40 TFSI produces 201 horsepower and 236 lb-ft of torque, while the 45 TFSI (also called the S line) ups the output to 261 hp and 273 lb-ft. A seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and Audi's Quattro all-wheel-drive system are standard.
Which 2021 A4 trim does Edmunds recommend?
Selecting a powertrain is easy: The 45 TFSI adds a lot more power for a reasonable price, so we say start there. As for trim levels, stick with the base Premium trim and add the optional Convenience package for the best value. This gets you a pleasing mix of premium features and keeps the cost in check.
Compare 2021 A4 trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Des Moines, IA
| Vehicle | A4 Premium | A4 Premium S line | A4 Premium Plus | A4 Premium Plus S line | A4 Prestige | A4 Prestige S line |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | Premium Plus S line 2.0L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric mild hybrid 7AM See all A4 Premium Plus S line for sale | |||||
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| Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features | Features |
| Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Navigation | Not Available | Not Available | optional | optional | standard | standard |
| Satellite radio | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
| Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Parking assistance | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Upholstery | leather | leather | leather | leather | leather | leather |
| Heated seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Cooled/Ventilated seats | optional | Not Available | Not Available | optional | standard | optional |
| Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Sunroof | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard |
| Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
| Country of final assembly | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Drivetrain | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive | all wheel drive |
| Engine power | 201 hp | 261 hp | 201 hp | 261 hp | 201 hp | 261 hp |
| Engine torque | 236 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft | 236 lb-ft | 273 lb-ft |
| Engine displacement | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l | 2.0 l |
| Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Transmission | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Tire size | 225/50R17 | 245/40R18 | 245/40R18 | 245/40R18 | 245/40R18 | 245/40R18 |
| Wheel size | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wheel type | alloy wheels | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | alloy wheels |
| Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 25 / 34 / 28 MPG | 24 / 31 / 27 MPG | 25 / 34 / 28 MPG | 24 / 31 / 27 MPG | 25 / 34 / 28 MPG | 24 / 31 / 27 MPG |
| City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.3 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 15.3 gal. | 15.3 gal. |
| Driving Range (city/hwy) | 383 / 520 miles | 367 / 474 miles | 383 / 520 miles | 367 / 474 miles | 383 / 520 miles | 367 / 474 miles |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) | premium unleaded (required) |
| Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
| Turning circle | 38.1 ft. | 38.1 ft. | 38.1 ft. | 38.1 ft. | 38.1 ft. | 38.1 ft. |
| Curb weight | 3,417 lb. | 3,627 lb. | 3,417 lb. | 3,627 lb. | 3,417 lb. | 3,627 lb. |
| Ground Clearance | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Overall Width with Mirrors | 79.6 in. | 79.6 in. | 79.6 in. | 79.6 in. | 79.6 in. | 79.6 in. |
| Overall Width without Mirrors | 72.7 in. | 72.7 in. | 72.7 in. | 72.7 in. | 72.7 in. | 72.7 in. |
| Height | 56.2 in. | 56.2 in. | 56.2 in. | 56.2 in. | 56.2 in. | 56.2 in. |
| Length | 187.5 in. | 187.5 in. | 187.5 in. | 187.5 in. | 187.5 in. | 187.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 111.0 in. | 111.0 in. | 111.0 in. | 111.0 in. | 111.0 in. | 111.0 in. |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo Space | 12.0 cu. ft. | 12.0 cu. ft. | 12.0 cu. ft. | 12.0 cu. ft. | 12.0 cu. ft. | 12.0 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Front Head Room | 37.3 in. | 37.3 in. | 37.3 in. | 37.3 in. | 37.3 in. | 37.3 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. | 41.3 in. |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. | 55.9 in. |
| Rear Head Room | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. | 37.4 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 35.7 in. | 35.7 in. | 35.7 in. | 35.7 in. | 35.7 in. | 35.7 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. | 54.5 in. |
| Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
| True Cost to Own® | $51,108 | $52,860 | $53,441 | $54,071 | $56,159 | $55,849 |
| Average Cost Per Mile | $0.68 | $0.7 | $0.71 | $0.72 | $0.75 | $0.74 |
| Depreciation | $13,000 | $13,634 | $13,986 | $13,768 | $15,549 | $14,736 |
| Financing | $3,938 | $4,275 | $4,331 | $4,542 | $4,788 | $4,859 |
| Taxes & Fees | $2,193 | $2,374 | $2,404 | $2,516 | $2,647 | $2,686 |
| Fuel | $10,500 | $10,893 | $10,500 | $10,893 | $10,500 | $10,893 |
| Insurance | $5,108 | $5,315 | $5,373 | $5,505 | $5,840 | $5,840 |
| Maintenance | $9,428 | $9,428 | $9,906 | $9,906 | $9,894 | $9,894 |
| Repairs | $6,941 | $6,941 | $6,941 | $6,941 | $6,941 | $6,941 |
| Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
| Interior | Rock Gray, leather Black, leather Atlas Beige, leather Okapi Brown, leather | Rock Gray, leather Black, leather Atlas Beige, leather Okapi Brown, leather | Rock Gray, leather Black, leather Atlas Beige, leather Okapi Brown, leather | Rock Gray, leather Black, leather Atlas Beige, leather Black, leather/alcantara Okapi Brown, leather | Rock Gray, leather Black, leather Atlas Beige, leather Okapi Brown, leather | Rock Gray, leather Black, leather Atlas Beige, leather Black, leather/alcantara Okapi Brown, leather |
| Exterior | Navarra Blue Metallic Ibis White Manhattan Gray Metallic Brilliant Black Florett Silver Metallic Glacier White Metallic Mythos Black Metallic Terra Gray Metallic | Navarra Blue Metallic Ibis White Turbo Blue Tango Red Metallic Glacier White Metallic Daytona Gray Pearl Effect Mythos Black Metallic | Navarra Blue Metallic Ibis White Manhattan Gray Metallic Brilliant Black Florett Silver Metallic Glacier White Metallic Mythos Black Metallic Terra Gray Metallic | Navarra Blue Metallic Ibis White Turbo Blue Tango Red Metallic Glacier White Metallic Daytona Gray Pearl Effect Mythos Black Metallic | Navarra Blue Metallic Ibis White Manhattan Gray Metallic Brilliant Black Florett Silver Metallic Glacier White Metallic Mythos Black Metallic Terra Gray Metallic | Navarra Blue Metallic Ibis White Turbo Blue Tango Red Metallic Glacier White Metallic Daytona Gray Pearl Effect Mythos Black Metallic |