2004 Audi A4 Cabriolet

At a Glance

Pricing $37,340 - $55,840
Drive Types FWD, AWD
Engines 1.8l I4, 3.0l V6, 4.2l V8
Transmissions A5, A6, CVT, M6
Fuel Economy 15-23 (city), 21-30 (highway)

The A4 cabriolet is an understated and competent convertible coupe. Spanning a fairly wide price range from the $40,000 entry-level four-cylinder model to the range-topping $55,000 V8-powered S4 performance model, the A4 most directly competes with the BMW 3-series convertible. The A4 features a slick fully-automatic power-operated soft top that operates with a simple button push. As nice as the top is, a number of models are headed to market featuring convertible hard tops. The one feature that sets the A4 apart is Audi's outstanding quattro all-wheel-drive system. The A4 Cabriolet will be updated in 2006 to adopt the new Audi family single-frame grille.

Model/Trim/Package Engine Original MSRP
A4 Cabriolet 1.8T 1.8l I4 (170-bhp) CVT FWD $37,340
A4 Cabriolet 3.0 3.0l V6 (220-bhp) A5 AWD $45,490
S4 4.2l V8 (340-bhp) A6 AWD $55,840
S4 4.2l V8 (340-bhp) M6 AWD $54,640