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Audi S4 Prices Paid and Buying Experiences

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#31 of 135 Re: New 2006 Audi S4 Sedan [dhamilton] by _matty

Dec 11, 2005 (11:28 pm)

Replying to: dhamilton (Dec 11, 2005 7:20 am)
Thanks. I'm absolutely thrilled with this car. I checked out the M3 as well, but the S4 has more of what I want in a car. V8, less interior noise, 4 doors, as well as the 60/40 AWD to name a few. It's also a few thousand dollars cheaper. I know someone who has a STI and I rode in it once. If you want a fast car in the 30K range it's a great choice, but the S4 is a much nicer car to drive and it's much more comfortable. The STI is really noisy and the ride is a little harsh which would make long trips a somewhat painful experience.
 
Audi was offering dealer cash on the 2005.5's through November. I bet they will make a similar offer in early '06 if a 2005.5 is what you want. If you're going to get a Tiptronic anyway there is very little difference between the 2006 and the 2005.5. The major improvement in the 2006 model is the 60/40 differential, but like I said above, it's only offered in the manual trannys. The BBS wheels are also standard on the 2006, but I think they can be purchased as an option on the previous model. The 2006 also has daytime running lights and optional parking assist, but those features are not what I would consider essential.

#32 of 135 Re: New 2006 Audi S4 Sedan [_matty] by rjlaero

Dec 12, 2005 (9:15 am)

Replying to: _matty (Dec 10, 2005 11:22 am)
What's sales tax in Cali? Your deal sounds really agressive on a brand new 06. But your OTD price after tax, lo jack & paint potector is almost $6000 more than the discounted sale price.

#33 of 135 Any suggestions? Price on a 06 S4 by cosmo3

Dec 31, 2005 (4:47 pm)

Hello all,
 
I'm new to this site and would like to get some ideas of what people are paying for the 06 S4. Went to a local dealer this weekend and after a search for the specifics I wanted realized I would have to put in an order for what I wanted.
 
Manual/premium package/dvd nav/ carbon fiber/color silver.
 
I offered them 53250 which is about $1300 above invoice plus tax/dealer fee/ and tags. They countered with $54000 and after reading a few articles on this site, I took that advice of walking out if you don't get what you want. My thought is this, they are basically putting in an order for me and I'm offering them about 2.5% over invoice plus they're ridiculous dealer fee which makes it about 3% over invoice. All this is assuming they are paying invoice which I'm not entirely sure they pay that price. Additionally, I'm not getting to drive the car off the lot and instead having to wait the 90 days for delievery.
 
Bottom line is that I think my offer was reasonable for both parties but of course the dealer has to have the last price. I'm interested in hearing any thoughts or other buying price experiences.
 
Looking forward to driving my price S4....!!!!

#34 of 135 Re: Any suggestions? Price on a 06 S4 [cosmo3] by mulligan4

Dec 31, 2005 (11:05 pm)

Replying to: cosmo3 (Dec 31, 2005 4:47 pm)
Recently came to terms on a new S4 to be delivered next week:
 
Black/Black/6MT/Nav/Premium/Sirius/Tire pressure monitoring/premium audio
 
Sale price $52,400 (incl gas guzzler)
 
they are also eating about 1200 on my trade-in and they waived the aquisition fee and security deposit
 
Hope this helps....

#35 of 135 Re: Any suggestions? Price on a 06 S4 [mulligan4] by cosmo3

Jan 01, 2006 (6:46 am)

Replying to: mulligan4 (Dec 31, 2005 11:05 pm)
Mulligan,
 
Thanks for the response...what an excellent deal. if you don't mind me asking, what state did you get this deal. Was it a battle to make this happen?
 
Cosmo

#36 of 135 Re: Any suggestions? Price on a 06 S4 [cosmo3] by mulligan4

Jan 01, 2006 (5:45 pm)

Replying to: cosmo3 (Jan 01, 2006 6:46 am)
Thanks, Cos.
 
I purchased the car in Kansas. The info on Edmunds really helped make this a pretty smooth deal and my dealer was also very laid back and easy to deal with when compared to some others that I've run into. Good luck with your purchase.
 
Hit 'em straight...

#37 of 135 Re: New 2006 Audi S4 Sedan [rjlaero] by _matty

Jan 13, 2006 (2:20 am)

Replying to: rjlaero (Dec 12, 2005 9:15 am)
What's sales tax in Cali?
 
It depends on the city. 7.25% is the state sales tax, but some cities like LA and SF have it hiked to 8% or 8.25%. Kind of steep, I know, but anyone who tells you that CA is the most expensive state in the lower 48 is not kidding. The sales tax was 7.75% where I bought my S4.
 
But your OTD price after tax, lo jack & paint potector is almost $6000 more than the discounted sale price.
 
Discounted sale price? Maybe on the 2005.5's right now, but they are not giving big breaks on the 06's this early in the year. The numbers that I have seen posted on this page all seem fairly reasonable at this time when compared with what I paid. If you can be aggressive enough to get a 2006 S4 for $1,000-1,500 over invoice you're doing okay. Later in the year that will certainly change, but if you wait you may run the risk of not getting exactly what you want, especially if you want a stick. Then again, you may get lucky and find exactly what you want, but you never know.

#38 of 135 Re: New 2006 Audi S4 Sedan [_matty] by salraf

Jan 18, 2006 (10:48 pm)

Replying to: _matty (Dec 10, 2005 11:22 am)
hey matty..good to see another northern ca in here..i am in tracy..
i have been thinking of getting the new s4. due to the wife factor it looks like it will be auto...
any smg equivalent for the s4?

#39 of 135 dumb ref by dhamilton

Jan 19, 2006 (2:53 pm)

Man you nor-cal guys are making me homesick. No DSG for S4 yet that I'm aware of.
 Did y'all hear that bonehead ref from the Steelers game lives in Stockton? {where I grew up}

#40 of 135 Re: Buying a new S4 [_matty] by eric34

Jan 25, 2006 (4:41 pm)

Replying to: _matty (Nov 24, 2005 12:40 am)
I'm going for a test drive tomorrow on the 2005.5 S4. What did they change mid year? Has anyone had any problems with the 05.5? Also, the dealer said it's going for 47000 before taxes and fees. Sound like a good deal, or anyone think this should go lower?

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