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Audi A4 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

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#1246 of 1540
Re: Hi all...I was offered a quote for premium plus with [s0l0] by bear_4_life
Jun 05, 2009 (7:15 am)
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Replying to: s0l0 (Jun 05, 2009 7:05 am)

$36k included destination charges (which is typically $825) but did not factor in tax, title and license.
 
Major Options were:
Premium Plus (WPS code) which contains the following:
    Xenon headlights
    LED daytime lamps
    17" 10 spoke alloy wheels
    All season tires
    Bluetooth
    3 Zone climate control
    Heated front seats
    Homelink universal remote
    Chrome trim around windows
    Auto dimmers for interior and exterior mirrors (I love this feature)
    Compass in mirror
    6 CD changer
    iPod interface
    2 seat memory for driver seat and exterior mirrors
    Rain / light sensor
Metallic/pearl paint
Couple hundred bucks worth of accessories as a sweetner to the deal
#1247 of 1540
Re: Hi all...I was offered a quote for premium plus with [bear_4_life] by s0l0
Jun 05, 2009 (7:23 am)
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Replying to: bear_4_life (Jun 05, 2009 7:15 am)

I didn't mean destination charge or taxes. Some dealers add documentation/prep fees that can add up to $500. I guess if your dealer had any, they were factored into your $36k figure?
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Re: Hi all...I was offered a quote for premium plus with [s0l0] by bear_4_life
Jun 05, 2009 (7:29 am)
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Replying to: s0l0 (Jun 05, 2009 7:23 am)

Ahh, correct. The $36k was all inclusive. Aside from that, I just paid TTL and nothing more... I made sure when I looked at the arm-length loan agreement that it just had those 4 items: price, tax, title and licensing charges period.
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Re: Hi all...I was offered a quote for premium plus with [bear_4_life] by jtla
Jun 05, 2009 (9:08 am)
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Replying to: bear_4_life (Jun 05, 2009 7:15 am)

I know this thread is about pricing and buying experience, but just curious --
 
How do you like the standard seats? From the photo, they look like plain flat and no lateral support at all? Although I don't need the sport-tuned suspension, I am considering the sport package just to get the sport seats.
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Re: Hi all...I was offered a quote for premium plus with [bear_4_life] by s0l0
Jun 05, 2009 (9:17 am)
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Replying to: bear_4_life (Jun 05, 2009 7:29 am)

Can you pay off the loan before the 'mandatory' 12 payments, as long as you pay interest for all 12 payments (i.e. as if you had kept the loan for 2+12 months)?
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Re: Hi all...I was offered a quote for premium plus with [s0l0] by bear_4_life
Jun 05, 2009 (9:34 am)
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Replying to: s0l0 (Jun 05, 2009 9:17 am)

From what I understand, theoretically, you can pay the car off completely in the 3rd month without any penalty. I haven't reviewed the fine print in the promissory note to verify this, and according to the sales guys, the downside is really on the Dealer's side.
 
I was essentially told that the manufacturer (Audi / VW the mothership) will go after the Dealer for the 2 payments if the customer pays off the loan quickly. The net effect is that you do a cash purchase and Audi / VW takes the hit on the two pmts without any compensation (i.e. interest) from the customer.
 
The reality is, however, that at 1.9% financing over 36 months, the total payments less principal in my situation is about $1,117 in interest over the life of the loan that I'm forking over to VW Finance. Doesn't recoup them for the 2 pmts at all.
 
Dealers essentially said that if you make the first 12 payments and then pay the car in full right afterward, then Audi / VW won't go after the Dealers for the 2 free pmts. I figure, the loan is pretty darn cheap, why not just hang on to your cash and make the 34 pmts...
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Re: Hi all...I was offered a quote for premium plus with [bear_4_life] by s0l0
Jun 05, 2009 (9:46 am)
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Replying to: bear_4_life (Jun 05, 2009 9:34 am)

Probably the only case where you'd want to pay off the loan early is if you need to sell the car or ship it overseas.
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Re: Hi all...I was offered a quote for premium plus with [bear_4_life] by anitha
Jun 05, 2009 (1:33 pm)
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Replying to: bear_4_life (Jun 05, 2009 7:15 am)

Hey...for 36K, did you get the sports suspension package? I am wondering if I should get it or not! Reviews says that the ride might be smoother with the sports suspension package. Thanks for the reply.
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my sales price on a 2.0T 2009 A4 by jshap
Jun 05, 2009 (6:26 pm)
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I am happy to say that I am now driving a 2009 Quartz Gray/Black Audi A4. It is Premium Plus with navigation and wood trim. I think I did a good job of negotiating. My sales price (just on the car) was $36,608.21. It was a great experience. They had the car I wanted on the lot. I think that is key these days. Especially with inventory depleting rapidly on this car with the above features. I did the deal at Audi Willow Grove, PA. I would recommend them highly.
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Re: my sales price on a 2.0T 2009 A4 [jshap] by anitha
Jun 05, 2009 (7:20 pm)
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Replying to: jshap (Jun 05, 2009 6:26 pm)

Whoh..I think it is a good deal esp. navigation alone costs 2000plus I think. Did you get sports suspension?

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