Q4 e-tron Premiere

Just cancelled my reservation on an ID.4 Pro AWD (placed on launch day in September) in favor of a Q4 e-Tron. I know it's subjective, but both interior and exterior styling meet my taste better. If nothing else, the video displays integration with the dash instead of mounted floating above are far preferable. The late 2021 delivery dates are equal to the AWD for the ID.4 once that got pushed back. Interior trim options (e.g., wood inlays, multi-color, leather, etc.) and materials look nicer on the Audi than the VW. AR and heads-up will be an available option (yes for extra $$, but at least available). So, if you get the same drivetrain, on the same schedule for $5K more, I'd definitely opt for the Audi experience which includes a more polished interior, better dealer experience (both at sale and later when returning for service) and ultimately better resale/residual value. I'm a 30 year purchaser of both VWs and Audis, and have experience the marked difference in dealership experience between the brands. I'm also working with an Audi salesperson from whom I've bought 3 prior vehicles, so I have confidence in an honest, no-hassle, no-tricks purchase experience.

EURO prices are known for the Q4 etron.. just not yet for the 50 quattro. which is the AWD variant.. looking at vw.com RWD to AWD is a markup of 3.6k $. converting to euros and adding VAT brings it to 4k €
Slap around 4k-5k euros on the prices below for the AWD markup on the Q4 40 version. This includes 21% VAT. Bam 70k for the S comp.... These are secondhand Etron 55 prices.

salant76 said:

@b5s4,

Your reservation was for the Pro AWD or the Pro S AWD?

I am very much interested in the Q4 too and have a reservation for the Pro AWD. Just not sure how much more the Q4 AWD will be over the Pro AWD.

Really wished they had given pricing and trim level details last week. Test drove the ID.4 for a 2nd time on Friday and saw the ID.4 Pro in Moonstone Gray on Saturday.

Also hope Audi does what VW and Ford did with a tour of their EVs last year.

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My reservation was AWD Pro, not S. (I hate the panoramic sunroofs that are all too common!) My salesperson has shared the info that is available to dealers so far, which isn't much more than what has been made available to the public so far. They have not yet received the order guides, so pricing and what is in each of the trim levels for the US is still up in the air. Sales people can schedule their sales training in late May and early June, so he expects the order guide to be out just before that. From the Audi marketing approach, and other vehicle introductions, he is almost certain that the quattro (AWD) will be available in the US ahead of the RWD and estimates the base price (Premium trim) would around $48K. Premium trim should be similar content to the Pro, but with Audi finishes - best recommendation is to compare the included content on the Q5 at all 3 trims. The AR/Heads-up display will likely be standard only in the Prestige, but may be an option or part of a package available in the lower trims. I'm trying to only post confirmed information, so note that that is a reasonable good educated guess only.

As I noted, I've been both an Audi and VW owner in the past. Part of my decision to pay more for the equivalent Audi is the dealership experience. (My two preferred dealers for each brand are around the corner from each other, so distance is not a factor.) During the sale, the level of support, dedication to brand, transparency of information, willingness to reach out to Audi NA for exceptions and extras, etc. makes for a much better experience. For service, remembering who you are, free loaners, free car washes, upscale waiting area, etc. all come with Audi. That may not be worth $5K, but it's worth something. Combine that with preferring the Q4 interior, and I'm in.