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2010 Audi S4 Features Review

October 3, 2009

FEATURES | 9 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Tech goodies include Audi's MMI infotainment interface along with two different navigation systems
Motor Trend

Third-generation MMI [has] absolutely beautiful Nvidia graphics
CNET

Audio quality is stunning...competing Bose and Harman units just don't come close
Cars.com

Audi realizes that its customers are after more than just performance, so the automaker has equipped the 2010 Audi S4 with much, much more than just performance-oriented features (although there are plenty of those).

The 2010 Audi S4 is a rare breed indeed, as Automobile Magazine reports that it "costs less than the car it replaces," yet offers the same level of luxury and even better performance. The 2010 Audi S4 has a base MSRP of "around $49,000," according to Motor Trend, putting it on par with the standard versions of BMW's and Mercedes' performance sedans. That base price "includes bi-Xenon headlamps, Bluetooth, heated leather sport seats," and LED daytime running lights, says Motor Trend. All 2010 Audi S4s also get "the third-generation MMI," which CNET raves has "absolutely beautiful Nvidia graphics" and "traffic data map overlays, 3D building data, text-to-speech turn by turn directions and voice control." The Auto Channel reviewers simply state that the 2010 Audi S4 has "more performance and technology than ever," and other reviews read by TheCarConnection.com agree.

One of the highlights on the 2010 Audi S4 is the ultra-premium "505-watt Bang & Olufsen audio arrangement" that Edmunds says "feeds 10 channels of sound through no fewer than 14 speakers." Cars.com reviewers love this sound system, declaring that "the audio quality is stunning" and "competing Bose and Harman units just don't come close" to matching the sound of the S4's upgraded unit.

Among the other options on the 2010 Audi S4, Motor Trend reports that most revolve around performance, including "$900 for the sport diff, $1000 for 19-in., RS-style wheels" and "$1300 for the S tronic," although convenience features include "$2400 for navigation" and "$900 for the Bang & Olufsen audio."

Conclusion

The 2010 Audi S4 brings an impressive array of equipment to the sport-sedan game, with exceptionally good audio.

FEATURES | 9 out of 10Expert Quotes:Tech goodies include Audi's MMI infotainment interface along with two different navigation systemsMotor TrendThird-generation MMI [has] absolutely beautiful Nvidia graphicsCNETAudio quality is stunning...competing Bose and Harman units just don't come closeCars.com Audi realizes that its customers are after more than just performance, so the automaker has equipped the 2010 Audi S4 with much, much more than just performance-oriented features (although there are plenty of those). The 2010 Audi S4 is a rare breed indeed, as Automobile Magazine reports that it "costs less than the car it replaces," yet offers the same level of luxury and even better performance. The 2010 Audi S4 has a base MSRP of "around $49,000," according to Motor Trend, putting it on par with the standard versions of BMW's and Mercedes' performance sedans. That base price "includes bi-Xenon headlamps, Bluetooth, heated leather sport seats," and LED daytime running lights, says Motor Trend. All 2010 Audi S4s also get "the third-generation MMI," which CNET raves has "absolutely beautiful Nvidia graphics" and "traffic data map overlays, 3D building data, text-to-speech turn by turn directions and voice control." The Auto Channel reviewers simply state that the 2010 Audi S4 has "more performance and technology than ever," and other reviews read by TheCarConnection.com agree. One of the highlights on the 2010 Audi S4 is the ultra-premium "505-watt Bang & Olufsen audio arrangement" that Edmunds says "feeds 10 channels of sound through no fewer than 14 speakers." Cars.com reviewers love this sound system, declaring that "the audio quality is stunning" and "competing Bose and Harman units just don't come close" to matching the sound of the S4's upgraded unit. Among the other options on the 2010 Audi S4, Motor Trend reports that most revolve around performance, including "$900 for the sport diff, $1000 for 19-in., RS-style wheels" and "$1300 for the S tronic," although convenience features include "$2400 for navigation" and "$900 for the Bang & Olufsen audio." ConclusionThe 2010 Audi S4 brings an impressive array of equipment to the sport-sedan game, with exceptionally good audio. 2010 AUDI S4 STYLING | [8 out of 10] Motor Trend: "Fresh lines, an improved cabin" Cars.com: "The casual observer wouldn't know it's the performance variant" Left Lane News: "MMI interface is considerably more user-friendly than even the latest variant of BMW's iDrive" Audi's ...

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The 2010 Audi S4's chief rivals are the BMW 3-Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class; both sedans offer a range of powertrains. By all rights, the Audi S4 competes best against the BMW M3 in performance and the BMW 335i in price-and enthusiasts rave over both BMWs for rippling powertrain muscle and captivating rear-drive handling. The Lexus and Infiniti sedans are new to the sport-sedan game, the Lexus capped by a shrieking IS-F edition and the Infiniti G37 without a hyper-performer, but with some of the ride and handling magic of the BMW. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class tops out with the C63 AMG sedan, but even the base C350 has more capable handling than before; however, rear-seat room is still cramped and its interior styling a little complex. The last challenger in this class is the charming Cadillac CTS, the glitziest car in this group, and one of the headiest performers in CTS-V trim.

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